Meals Matter

Chewy Granola Bars

Contributed By: kitcheemama
adapted from several recipes

Ingredients

3/4 cup Firmly packed brown sugar

1/4 cup Butter or margarine, softened

1/4 cup Unsweetened applesauce

1/4 cup Sugar

2 tablespoons Honey

1/2 teaspoon Vanilla

1 large egg

3/4 cup All-purpose flour

1/4 cup Wheat germ

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)

Preparation

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

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

Blend in honey, vanilla and egg.

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

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

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

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

Cool and cut into squares.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Other
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: American
Special Features: Kids Love It
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Snack