Granola Bars
These scrumptious snacks are perfect for a light breakfast or for the kids lunchbags. 213
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Ingredients
| 1 | cup |
brown sugar
|
* |
| ½ | cup |
light corn syrup
|
|
| ½ | cup |
margarine
melted |
|
| ⅔ | cups |
peanut butter
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
vanilla extract
|
|
| 3 | cups |
oats, quick cooking
can substitute half oats and half crisped rice |
|
| ½ | cup |
sunflower seeds
|
|
| ½ | cup |
coconut
|
* |
| ⅓ | cup |
wheat germ
|
|
| ½ | cup |
raisins, seedless
|
|
| 1 | cup |
carob chips
|
* |
|
nuts
or dried fruits you want to add |
* |
Directions
*You may substitute 1½ cup crisped rice for 1½ cup of the oats.
Preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Coat the inside of a glass 9x12 inch baking dish with light vegetable oil.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, corn syrup, vegetable margarine, peanut butter and vanilla extract, and stir well to the consistency of a paste.
Stir in remaining ingredients and work the mixture so that several large clumps adhere together.
Using your fingers, press the mixture into the baking dish.
Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 15 to 20 minutes until the preparation turns golden brown.
Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
