Granola Bars

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I made these today and they turned out beautifully. I didn't have any issue with the dry to wet ratio that some people mentioned. I measured everything with the usual cups because I don't own a scale... yet!

I did add a dash of cinnamon to the syrup and I think it really added to the flavor of the toasted nuts and grains. For fruit, I used a berry medley which included strawberries, cherries, cranberries and blueberries.

Really, you have got to try this one!

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I have made these 7-9 times since first viewing the episode. I've changed up the recipe almost as many times and never been disappointed. The first time or two they did not hold together well, but then I started pressing them into the pan more firmly and they do great. Even when they didn't, I crumbled it into a bowl and poured milk on top for a great morning (or anytime cereal. I always leave out the brown sugar and usually cut down on the honey. Not because I found them too sweet but because I try to limit my sugar intake. I also always look for dried fruit with no added sugar. That may help those that find them too sweet. I have sometimes added natural apple sauce and/or prune baby food in place of some of the honey. I also never use butter and frequently add natural peanut butter. I also always add flax seed meal in place of some of the wheat germ. This recipe seems to be very accommodating to various needs. One of the keys does seem to be following with recipe using the given weights. The first time I tried it, I used the dry measurements provided and eyeballed the rest. Since then, I have gotten a kitchen scale and it makes a big difference. These bars have served me well camping, traveling, and day-to-day as a mid-day snack or after a workout.

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Today I made these for the first time, they came out perfect. I saw the show where he made them, which may have made it easier. You need to pack the mix in the pan with another pan so that it is pretty tight, and after baking wait for them to totally cool before you remove from the pan and cut up. I used a 9x13 pan and cut into 24 to make it even less calories. BTW in the show he tells how much cal, carb, fat, etc they have. And to Tim, the ingredients are listed for the WEIGHT and they are correct. You can't compare a cup of nuts and a cup of flour and expect them both to be 8 oz. So if you have a scale to use its easier to make them correctly or use the dry measure that AB gives in the recipe, I'm sure that's correct too. Way too many people have made these successfully for the ingredients to be wrong.
One last thing, in the show he uses Sunflower seeds in the shell, I wondered how I would like that, but even my husband who doesn't like granola bars likes these.

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I'm still learning how to cook and bake just like everyone else.... Without these professional chef recipes' to follow, I'll be nothing. So, far so good for me.

I can taste this recipe by looking for the specific ingredients and the quantity of each ingredient in the product. I haven't made or use this granola bar by Alton Brown yet. But I can surely tell that this granola bar will be a hit for everyone to enjoy and talk about if the DRY & LIQUID MEASURE EQUIVALENTS ARE CORRECTLY CALLED FOR.

This is what I know: 2 cups = 16 ounces (dry measure equivalent and
1/2 cup = 4 fl. oz. = 120 or 125 ml/cc

That's the reason why some folks granola bars are too sweet and to moist... I think because the dry/liquid measure equivalent are ways off...

Please do not get upset, just email Alton to VERIFY the measurement of his tasty
granola bar recipe and do it again. Believe me, I used Ina Garten granola bar's recipe turned out just like I wanted it to be. So, don't give up!

I've have used so many different recipes by various chefs for my baking and cooking and they turned out perfect. My guinea pig roommates, friends and co-workers ate them like crazy. Something I like to share... We live and learn!

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Someone asked about using agave: I have made these about 10 times, using anywhere from half agave/half honey to almost all agave, and they were great.

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I read the other reviews that said they were having trouble getting the squares to stay together. I am not certain will fix the problem but, if you watch the episode Alton presses down on the mixture hard with another baking dish just before baking. I think that step will avoid and sticking issues.

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I have made this recipe 3 times and it's delicious! I must admit that I couldn't get it to hold together as bars and it was really hard to cut when I tried to make bars, but now it's my favourite granola recipe. Just add milk!

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I have made these bars 7 or 8 times over the past half year. They are very good. I don't mind the fact they crumble easily and make a mess on the floor if you aren't careful. I make them with dried cranberries, and substituted currants for half the cranberries today. Otherwise I have not done any modifications, but i will continue to eat these granola bars as a snack, and my office floor will continue to need vacuumed. Thanks AB!

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I just watched the show, and I believe he said 196 calories per serving (a serving was a small square. They are definitely healthy!

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can anybody please tell me how many calories are in this recipe? Werner