Coconut Granola Bars

Name: Coconut Granola Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup peanut butter; 1/2 cup corn syrup; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup sunflower kernels; 1/3 cup toasted wheat germ; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

"These quick-to-fix bars are wholesome and delicious," assures Maria Cade of Fort Rock, Oregon. "I sometimes make them for bake sales."

Ingredients

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Directions

In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup, butter and vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to peanut butter mixture and stir to coat. Press into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 150 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Coconut Granola Bars in Taste of Home February/March 2000

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sparky1970

Mar 29, 2015

These were a hit! I also substituted honey for the corn syrup. I also replaced the coconut with sliced almonds and chia seeds for sesame seeds. I used 1 13x9 pan and one 9x9 because it didn't look like enough to fill 2 13x9 pans.
Jawalchi

Mar 4, 2015

I used 1/4 cup of butter and 1/4 organic coconut oil, instead of corn syrup I used honey and I used organic shredded coconut instead of flaked and steel cut oats, in place of the wheat germ I added fiber to make it a much healthier treat :-) They came out perfect and I will be making them again. I also used mini chocochips instead of regular chips. I also pressed into 1 13x9 glass pan, perfect thickness and this allowed for a moister bar!
emilyad

Aug 4, 2013

Really good and super easy. I also placed the whole thing in one 9x13. Next time I will sub honey for the corn syrup.
voltzd

Apr 14, 2013

Everyone loves these bars! My son is nut-allergic, so I made it with a pb substitute (from sunflower seeds) and it was a hit! Instead of two 13x9 pans, I made it in one 15x11 and they were perfect. I would recommend cutting them while still warm because the crunchy texture once they're cool would make it more difficult.
ybmiller

Feb 1, 2011

I add a half cup raisins and Craisins(whatever flavor you like), and 2 cups Rice Krispies. I also use only 2 cups quick cook oatmeal, but 1 cup brown sugar. I use only one 13x9 pan. They are great without the chocolate chips, too. My husband loves them.