We're off to make Christmas cookies at a friend's house today. But before we go, I thought I'd share this recipe for Peanut Butter Granola Bars. We brought them to Kardelen's ECFE potluck yesterday, and two friends asked for the recipe. We like these granola bars because they're a healthy snack, and much less expensive than buying granola bars in the store. :)
I adapted the recipe from one I found online several years ago.
Peanut Butter Granola Bars
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup butter, softened or melted
2 tsp vanilla
3 1/3 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup nuts (any kind you like)
1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)
1/2 cup wheat germ (or mini chocolate chips)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir first six ingredients till smooth. Stir in rest. Press in greased 13 by 9 pan and bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned at edges. Cool before cutting.
I make this differently every time by adjusting the amount of mix-ins at the end. Yesterday I used 1 cup craisins and a few sprinkles of mini chocolate chips. I also used 1/2 cup corn syrup instead of 1/4 cup corn syrup and 1/4 cup honey since there were small children at the potluck who may be too young for honey. I usually shy away from corn syrup, but some kind of liquid sugar is necessary for this recipe so the bars hold together and don't crumble.
Hope you enjoy them!
2 comments:
Awesome. Jonathan likes granola a lot and I never buy it because it is so expensive. This would be a nice surprise for him. Thanks!
Sorry it has been a while since I commented on your blog. I read it often, but I rarely sign on to comment. I hope it hasn't offended you.
Have a wonderful Holiday. God bless you!
mmm........... those look good!!!!
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