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Granola-To-Go Bars

Name: Granola-To-Go Bars
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1 cup chopped almonds; 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten; 2/3 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sunflower kernels; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup chopped dried apples; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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38 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sally Haen, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Oct. 01, 2023

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

Chocolate Granola-To-Go Bars: Omit the dried apples and add 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips.

Test Kitchen Tips

For an easy and healthy egg substitute, mix 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds with 2-1/2 tablespoons water. Let stand for 5 minutes before adding with butter, honey and vanilla.

Any dried fruit or nuts will work in this recipe. Customize to your heart's desire!

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Granola-To-Go Bars

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Yield:3 dozen

Prep:30 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

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

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Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°. Combine oats and almonds in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.

2
In a large bowl, combine egg, butter, honey and vanilla. Stir in sunflower kernels, coconut, apples, cranberries, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in oat mixture.
3
Firmly press into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 13-18 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.