Thursday, April 14, 2011

Peanut Butter Granola Bars

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In preparing for a long drive and a week-long camping trip, I wanted to make hearty, nutritious granola bars. This recipe is quick to toss together with ingredients you'll probably have in your cupboard. I chose to use natural peanut butter to continue with the "whole, hearty" theme, but using another form of creamy peanut butter will work fine. 

The perfect combination of crunchiness and chewiness, these are sure to please your family on any occasion. 


Peanut Butter Granola Bars
recipe by adorkablerecipes.blogspot.com
Makes 12-14 granola bars


Ingredients
4 cups old fashioned oats
2 Tbsp sunflower seeds
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup almonds, chopped
1 tsp cinnamon 
1/2 cup honey
3/4 cup natural peanut butter, melted
1/2 cup raisins

Directions
Preheat oven to 350.

In a large bowl, combine oats, sunflower seeds, peanuts, almonds, and cinnamon. Add honey and mix to combine. Add melted peanut butter and mix until evenly moistened. Fold raisins into the dough with a large spoon or with your hands. 

Coat a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick spray. Press dough the baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.


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3 comments:

  1. Ooh yum! These bars looks awesome. My husband eats granola bars every day, but I've always gone with store-bought. I really want to try homemade now!

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  2. Definitely saving this recipe! I love PB granola bars and have yet to make them at home. Looks wonderful (as always)!

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  3. Yum! Can't wait to try these :)

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