Chewy Granola Bars

By Stina

These bars are perfectly chewy, taste delicious and are full of fiber, perfect for a healthy snack.

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cups quick rolled oats
• 1/3 cup quick oats, processed till finely ground in a food processor or blender
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup pepitas or pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup flax seeds
• 1/2 cup cranberries
• 2 tbsp. light corn syrup
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter + 2 tablespoons
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tbsp. water

Preparation

Step 1

Method
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9”x13” pan.
Combine all the dry ingredients; stir well.
In a separate bowl, combine the light corn syrup, vanilla extract, melted butter, honey and water. Whisk well.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry; toss well.
Spread the granola in the prepared pan, pat down.
Bake the granola for 25 – 30 minutes or until they’re golden around the edges. Remove from the oven, loosen the edges and cool for about 5 minutes.
Use a sharp knife to cut the bars while they are still in the pan, carefully remove and cool on a wire rack.
The granola bars will keep in a airtight storage container for about a week or so, they also freeze well.

Method

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9”x13” pan.
Combine all the dry ingredients; stir well.
In a separate bowl, combine the light corn syrup, vanilla extract, melted butter, honey and water. Whisk well.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry; toss well.
Spread the granola in the prepared pan, pat down.
Bake the granola for 25 – 30 minutes or until they’re golden around the edges. Remove from the oven, loosen the edges and cool for about 5 minutes.
Use a sharp knife to cut the bars while they are still in the pan, carefully remove and cool on a wire rack.
The granola bars will keep in a airtight storage container for about a week or so, they also freeze well.