Homemade Granola Bars Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup shredded coconut, loosely packed ( i used non-sweetened)
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2/3 cup honey
1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 by 12 inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
Toss the oatmeal, almonds, and coconut together on a sheet pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in the wheat germ.
Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
Place the butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for a minute, then pour over the toasted oatmeal mixture. Add the dates, apricots and cranberries and stir well.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Wet your fingers and lightly press the mixture evenly into the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until light golden brown. Cool for at least 2 to 3 hours before cutting into 2 squares. Serve at room temperature.
If you eat the granola bars immediately after cutting, they will be very crunchy. Store them in an air tight container and they will soften a lot over the next 3 days. I think they taste better too.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	660.9 Kcal (2767 kJ)
Calories from fat	235.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.13g	40%
Cholesterol	15.46mg	5%
Sodium	224.48mg	9%
Potassium	563.65mg	12%
Total Carbs	105.35g	35%
Sugars	68.89g	276%
Dietary Fiber	9.12g	36%
Protein	12.38g	25%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	336.9mg	1872%
Calcium	123.2mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	284.51 Kcal (1191 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.25g	40%
Cholesterol	6.66mg	5%
Sodium	96.64mg	9%
Potassium	242.65mg	12%
Total Carbs	45.35g	35%
Sugars	29.66g	276%
Dietary Fiber	3.93g	36%
Protein	5.33g	25%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	145mg	1872%
Calcium	53mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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