White Chocolate Cranberry Granola Bars

Name: White Chocolate Cranberry Granola Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter; 1 egg white; 1 tablespoon fat-free evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal; 1/3 cup white baking chips; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

I created these chewy granola bars while searching for a healthy snack for my family. Now, wherever we go, folks request these bars--and the recipe. -Janis Loomis of Madison, Virginia

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter
1 egg white
1 tablespoon fat-free evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
1/3 cup white baking chips
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and allspice; stir into sugar mixture. Stir in the oats, cereal, chips, cranberries and walnuts.
Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 109 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as White Chocolate Cranberry Granola Bars in Light & Tasty April/May 2004

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antonich129

Aug 2, 2014

I make these as double batches and freeze them. I have a son who is severely allergic to peanuts-and granola bars are VERY difficult to find peanut free! I substitute almond, soy or sun butters for the peanut butter and use whole eggs instead of whites. They turn out great, and freeze wonderfully. I almost feel like I under-bake them, but they harden up as they cool. if you over bake them, they will be crumbly.
homemadewithlove

Sep 22, 2013

Everyone likes these for a quick breakfast on the go. I used a brown rice flour instead of wheat and pecans instead of walnuts due to allergies. I think next time I make them I will use some applesauce as well for moistness, but overall they have a wonderful flavor.
danielleylee

Aug 30, 2011

These turned out really good. I changed a few things (as usual my husband would say). I used whole wheat pastry flour, brown puffed rice, cinnamon chips instead of white chocolate,and substituted the cranberries for dried cherries. I also didn't want to open an entire can of evaporated milk so I used fat free half and half instead. I also added a 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce to the recipe since so many reviewers stated it was too dry. Will make again!
sugarapple2

Jul 3, 2009

I have made this recipe twice and everybody loved it. The granola bars disappeared very quickly. The second time I added some regular chocolate chips and it was just as good.
Poots

Jun 1, 2009

These bars are great tasting, will make them again. Batter a little dry for mixing so I added a little milk, turned out great and very moist.
Mlf23

May 29, 2009

Once all the ingredients were assembled, this was an easy recipe. I was so glad that it is very healthy and all age groups would enjoy it. I would definitely make it again.
belsner

May 28, 2009

Bars were rather dry. I'd also add more dried cranberries.
Newfiecook

May 24, 2009

There is a gluten free flour that you can buy to use instead of wheat flour. It works just as good.
CarmelN

May 23, 2009

My daughter is gluten intolerent. What type of flour can be used instead of the wheat flour and the oats? Is it possible to use the rice flour or some other type of gluten free flour
Jaala

May 21, 2009

There is a brand of "nut" butter made from chickpeas, it is for people with nut allergies. Check out www.peabutter.ca