Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Homemade Granola Bars

This is a healthy, tasty, and easy to make recipe for a great snack at home or on the run. I wrapped each bar individually with plastic wrap so Russ can take them to work and class. The almonds are great protein and I even enjoy one with my afternoon coffee or tea!

Sorry there aren’t any photos.. I took them on my phone and they looked too blurry when I uploaded them.

 

Makes: 36 Bars

Ingredients:

7 Cups old fashioned rolled oats (not quick cooking oats!)

1/2 Cup vegetable oil

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 Cup Honey

3/4 Cup packed light brown sugar

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

2 tsp cinnamon

1 1/2 Cups whole almonds

1. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 375 degrees. Toss the oats, oil, and salt together in a large bowl, then spread out over a baking sheet and bake, stirring often, until pale gold, 20-25 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, cook the honey and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and cinnamon and set aside.

3. Remove the oats from the oven and lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees. Transfer the baked oats to a large bowl and toss with the honey mixture until evenly coated. Stir in the nuts.

4. Line a 12x18 rimmed baking sheet with foil , then lightly coat with vegetable oil spray. Spread the oat mixture out on the prepared pan, then pack tightly into an even layer using a wet metal spatula. Bake until golden, 35-40 minutes.

5. Let cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then cut into 2x3 inch bars in the pan. Let cool completely before removing from the pan.

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