Granola Bars

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Power Trip

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (220)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
16 (2-inch) squares

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

8 ounces old-fashioned rolled oats, approximately 2 cups
1 1/2 ounces raw sunflower seeds, approximately 1/2 cup
3 ounces sliced almonds, approximately 1 cup
1 1/2 ounces wheat germ, approximately 1/2 cup
6 ounces honey, approximately 1/2 cup
1 3/4 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 1/4 cup packed
1-ounce unsalted butter, plus extra for pan
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 1/2 ounces chopped dried fruit, any combination of apricots, cherries or blueberries

Directions

Butter a 9 by 9-inch glass baking dish and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Spread the oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, and wheat germ onto a half-sheet pan. Place in the oven and toast for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In the meantime, combine the honey, brown sugar, butter, extract and salt in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook until the brown sugar has completely dissolved.

Once the oat mixture is done, remove it from the oven and reduce the heat to 300 degrees F. Immediately add the oat mixture to the liquid mixture, add the dried fruit, and stir to combine. Turn mixture out into the prepared baking dish and press down, evenly distributing the mixture in the dish and place in the oven to bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Gael Plano, TX 02-04-2010
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Pressing the mixture Into the Pan
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

If you have a Sil-pat (or other brand silicone cooking sheet), use it to press the mixture into the pan. I use my silpat for... pressing rice crispy treats and other batter that calls for being pressed down. You can also use a small saucepan on top of your silpat to put a more even pressure on the batter and make it spread more evenly and compact more tightly. You'll love these! I substituted mini chocolate chips for the fruit since my kids don't like dried fruit. Big hit with the volleyball team!Read more
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Adrienne Manassas, VA 01-27-2010
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Better than any store granola I've had!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these today and we love them! I only used dried cranberries and cherries but I would love to try it with other types... of fruit. I do agree I should have cut them before they totally cooled because I had a really hard time just now getting thru them. I will definitely make them again!Read more
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C Fredericksburg, VA 01-15-2010
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Tasty and Healthy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Made these today, sub'd ground flax seeds for wheat germ but otherwise followed the recipe. I would recommend cutting these... before they completely cool (AB may have said something to that effect on the show - I have seen it but don't remember) b/c once they really harden up they are tougher to cook. I didn't have another same shape pan to press the granola down so I just buttered my knuckles and pressed the mix down firmly. Worked fine. Not low cal but much healthier than the stuff you buy in the store for ridiculous amounts of money. AB rules.Read more
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Ronald Vicotria, KS 11-03-2009
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Verry Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I can't have to much sugar so, I used sugar free pancake syrup instead of honey and, I made my brown sugar with splenda and... molasass. I used dried dates and the Granols bars are verry good.Read more
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Denise Williston, ND 10-29-2009
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Great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Making these for the 2nd time. Husband loved them. No problem with them falling apart. I made sure to use the weight... measurement. Going to try without the nuts as I don't like nuts. to press down I just buttered parchment paper and then used another flat pan to press hard. Will keep making much better and cheaper than the ones in the store.Read more
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Amber Chicago, IL 10-21-2009
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SOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOD
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

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!Read more