Home made granola bars?

I just can't wait to hear from those of you who wish to share your HM Granola Bar (or cereal or other similar) recipes with me! It seems that my family loves them and we would like to have some control over the quality of the ingredients that go into the ones that we eat.



Thank You and Bless You!!!Home made granola bars?
1.Granola Bars



2 cups quick-cooking oats

1 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

3/4 cup raisins

1/2 cup wheat germ

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup honey

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract





Preheat oven to 350掳.

Line a 13x9 inch pan with foil and spray with Pam.

In a large bowl, stir together oats, flour, brown sugar, raisins,wheat germ, salt, cinnamon, and walnuts.

In a smaller bowl, thoroughly blend oil, honey, egg, and vanilla; pour into flour mixture, and mix by hand until the liquid is evenly distributed.

I use rubber gloves for this.

Press evenly into the prepared baking pan.

Bake 25-30 minutes in the oven or until the edges are golden.

Cool completely in pan before turning out onto a cutting board and cutting into bars.





2.Peanut Butter-Coconut-Raisin Granola Bars



1 1/3 cups rolled oats

2/3 cup raisins

1/2 cup bran flakes

1/3 cup unsweetened coconut

3 tablespoons chocolate chips

2 tablespoons chopped pecans

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons margarine or butter

3 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon vanilla



Preheat oven to 350掳F.

Spray a 9-inch square pan with vegetable spray.

Put rolled oats, raisins, bran flakes, coconut, chocolate chips, pecans, and baking soda in bowl.

Combine until well mixed.

In small saucepan, whisk together peanut butter, brown sugar, margarine, honey and vanilla over medium heat for approximately 30 seconds or just until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.

Pour over dry ingredients and stir to combine.

Press into prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until browned.

Let cool completely before cutting into bars.





3.Fruity Granola Energy Bars



2 cups rolled oats or quick-cooking oats

1/4 cup wheat germ

1/2 cup diced dried apricots

1/2 cup raisins

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 pinch salt

1 tablespoon melted butter or mild vegetable oil

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup liquid honey

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/2 teaspoon vanilla



Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or brush with oil.

Combine oats,wheat germ, apricots, raisins, sunflower seeds, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.

Combine melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved.

Stir in honey, egg and vanilla until smooth.

Stir liquid mixture into dry mixture until dry ingredients are evenly moistened.

Press mixture firmly and evenly in prepared pan.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and firm.

Cool on wire rack before cutting into squares or bars.

Wrap individually for easy grab and go breakfasts and snacks



4.Quinoa Granola Bars



Granola

1/2 cup soaked quinoa (1/4 cup dry)

2 cups rolled oats

1/4 cup wheat germ

1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional)

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

1/4 cup sesame seeds

1/4 cup coconut

1/4 cup cooking oil

1/4 cup honey



Granola Bars

2 cups cooked quinoa (3/4 cup dry)

1/2 cup mixed dried fruit (I used apricot, pear, apple, and cranberry)

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2-1 banana

granola cereal

1/2 cup chopped dates or other dried fruit

1/2 cup raisins



Soak dry quinoa in 1/2 cup of water for two hours.

To make the granola, mix all dry granola ingredients, including the soaked quinoa, in a bowl.

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

Heat oil and honey in a small saucepan until thin; stir into dry ingredients until mixed.

Pour the granola mixture into a jelly roll pan and toast for 1 hour at 250 degrees, stirring occasionally.

Store in a plastic bag until ready to use.

Cook mixed dried fruit with 2 cups water at a simmer half the water has evaporated (about 45 minutes).

Add 3/4 cup dry quinoa and enough water to cover plus a quarter inche and cook over medium heat 20 minutes, adding more water as needed.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Set aside 1 cup cooked quinoa; pour the rest of the quinoa with cooking liquid and fruit pieces into a blender.

Blend until large fruit pieces are chopped up.

Add 1/2 cup raisins, the salt, lemon juice, vanilla, and banana.

Blend.

(Mixture will be thick; stop the blender and push with spoon if you have to, adding water if needed) Spoon blender mixture into a bowl, stirring in granola, 1/2 cup dried fruit, and 1/2 cup raisins.

Press into a greased and floured glass baking dish and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

Cool.

Cut into desired number of bars.Home made granola bars?
Chewy Granola Bars:



40 min 15 min prep

16 bars



1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/4-1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 large egg

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 cups crisp rice cereal (Rice Krispies)

1 cup chopped almonds

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 1/2 cups rolled oats

raisins (optional)



1. Preheat oven to 350掳 and lightly grease or spray 9 x 13 pan.

2. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.

3. Blend in honey, vanilla and egg.

4. In separate bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

5. Add flour mixture gradually to sugar mixture and beat until combined.

6. By hand, stir in almonds, chocolate chips and oats until well mixed.

7. Press mixture firmly in bottom of greased pan, and bake at 350掳 for 20-25 minutes, or until light golden brown.

8. Cool and cut into squares.Home made granola bars?
8 ounces old-fashioned rolled oats, approximately 2 cups

1 1/2 ounces raw sunflower seeds, approximately 1/2 cup

3 ounces sliced almonds, approximately 1 cup

1 1/2 ounces wheat germ, approximately 1/2 cup

6 ounces honey, approximately 1/2 cup

1 3/4 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 1/4 cup packed

1-ounce unsalted butter, plus extra for pan

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

6 1/2 ounces chopped dried fruit, any combination of apricots, cherries or blueberries



Butter a 9 by 9-inch glass baking dish and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.



Spread the oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, and wheat germ onto a half-sheet pan. Place in the oven and toast for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.



In the meantime, combine the honey, brown sugar, butter, extract and salt in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook until the brown sugar has completely dissolved.



Once the oat mixture is done, remove it from the oven and reduce the heat to 300 degrees F. Immediately add the oat mixture to the liquid mixture, add the dried fruit, and stir to combine. Turn mixture out into the prepared baking dish and press down, evenly distributing the mixture in the dish and place in the oven to bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to a week.



THis is alton brown's recipe and it rocks...
Easy Cranberry Granola



INGREDIENTS

4 cups rolled oats

1 1/2 cups wheat germ

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup chopped almonds

1 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 1/4 cups honey, or to taste

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon



DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

In a large bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, walnuts, almonds, and dried cranberries. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, honey, vanilla and cinnamon. Drizzle over the dry ingredients, and stir to coat evenly. Spread the mixture out in a thin layer on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes to toast evenly. Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Granola will become crunchier as it cools.

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