Granola-To-Go Bars

By dette

This grab & go goodie makes a hearty snack for a long day out. Chewy and sweet, these fruity bars that will have you craving more! —Sally Haen, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 3-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apples
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
Combine oats and almonds in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally.
In a large bowl, combine the egg, butter, honey and vanilla. Stir in the sunflower kernels, coconut, apples, cranberries, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in oat mixture.
Press into a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 13-18 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3 dozen.



Nutrition Facts: 1 bar equals 130 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.