Granola Bars

These have become a staple in our house. Zac and Cole LOVE them, and they are a great, healthy snack, so I thought I'd share it with y'all.
I never measure the ingredients exact...just what looks right. So when I made them yesterday, I tried to measure stuff and write it down...some things I forgot to measure...oops :)

You will need:
about 2 C. oatmeal
about 1/2 C. chopped nuts (any kind)
about 1/4 C. pumpkin seeds
about 2/3 C. dried fruit (we like a mix of apricots and cranberries)
about 1/3 C. coconut flakes
about 1/4 C. flax seeds
I add some wheat germ too for extra Vit. E, Folic Acid, and extra calories for my skinny boys :) but if you want gluten free, then just omit it.
3/4 C. brown rice syrup
1 tsp. or so of vanilla extract

1. Pre-heat oven to 350

2. Toast oatmeal and nuts in the oven for about 15 minutes or so. Cool.

3. Mix everything but the brown rice syrup and vanilla

4. Heat brown rice syrup and vanilla on the stove till it thins out...3 minutes give or take


5. Pour syrup over granola mix & mix well.

6. Pour into greased 9x13 pan and flatten evenly.

7. Bake for 20 minutes

8. Let cool for 20 minutes and cut. If you do this too early they are too gooey, but if you wait too long, they will be hard to cut.


I get 12 bars cut this size. You can really add anything you want to these. Have fun with it, and hope you enjoy them as much as we do!!