Granola Bars
2 cups oatmeal
1/2 to 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup wheat germ*
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup honey
1 egg
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking pan and set aside.
Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients; pour wet ingredients into well.
This is the Measure All Cup by The Pampered Chef and it's the easiest way to measure thick and/or sticky ingredients such as honey, shortening, or peanut butter.
Mix until combined, then spread into the prepared pan. Using your hands, press it evenly over the bottom of the pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until they begin to turn brown around the edges. Cut bars while still warm. Store in an air-tight container or zip-top bag.
I made two different kinds. One had dried cranberries, and the other had chopped almonds and mini chocolate chips mixed in and melted chocolate drizzled on top.
Variations - Instead of raisins, you can use any of the following:
- Dried Cranberries
- Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (plus some chocolate chips, of course!)
- Nuts
- Dried Fruits (apples, bananas, cherries, blueberries, etc.)
- Pretty much anything your heart desires!
5 comments:
I get wheat germ in the bulk food section of winco! LOVE WINCO!! :)
I am finally catching up on your blog, ladies! :)...and LOVING all the tips!!! Have you tried freezing the granola bars? Just wondering...I, too, am trying to "simplify" lunch making. I know that I am home...but school keeps me going super busy and lunch just seems to come too quick!
I have not tried freezing the granola bars, but was thinking about it the other day. I might have to try it and let you know (or, if you try it, let me know!). :) And, yes, the lunch "packing" tips are definitely applicable to those of us who are at home all day too! Especially those with 6 hungry mouths (plus your own!) to feed! :)
I cant eat egg, so i tried it without. I did the flax seed substitute. 1 TBS flax/ 3 TBS water beat together. I was happy to find out, it worked wonderfully! And I also left out the wheat germ since I didnt have any. But they turned out great! Im so thankful you shared this!
Brigitte, I'm so glad it worked out for you! Maybe we'll have to try more recipes for people with diet restrictions...it'll be fun to experiment a bit! :)
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