Thick, Chewy Granola Bars
Photo © Deb Perelman
- 1 2/3 cups quick rolled oats
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar (use more for a sweetness akin to most purchased bars; use less for a mildly sweet bar)
- 1/3 cup oat flour (or 1/3 cup oats, processed till finely ground in a food processor or blender)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 to 3 cups dried fruits and nuts (total of 10 to 15 ounces)
- 1/3 cup peanut butter or another nut butter (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, namely because I was not convinced that the flavor came through)
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon water
- This recipe is vegetarian
- This recipe is gluten-free (some ingredients require gluten-free brands)
- Produce
- Dried fruits and nuts (2 cups)
- Breakfast Foods
Quick rolled oats (1 2/3 cups)
- Condiments
- Peanut butter or another nut butter (1/3 cup)
- Cooking & Baking
- Cinnamon, ground (1/4 teaspoon)
- Corn syrup, light (2 tablespoons)
- Granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
- Honey (1/4 cup)
- Oat flour (1/3 cup)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
- Drinks
- Water (1 tablespoon)
- Dairy
- Butter (6 tablespoons)
Preparation
Read recipe preparation on smittenkitchen.com
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Published February 21, 2010 (2 years ago).
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