Berry Granola Crunch Bars

Fast and easy on-the-go breakfast!

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings: approximately 15-18 bars, depending on size

Prep Time: 10 minutes   Cook Time: 30 minutes  

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 roasted sunflower seeds
1 cup dried berry mix
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

I use some salt in these, but you don’t have to. The salt counters the too-sweet for me, and enhances the overall flavors. I use unsalted roasted sunflower seeds, but if you use salted ones, you might want to reduce the salt. If you prefer, you can leave the salt out entirely. I like dried berries, but you can use raisins or any dried fruit you like, or even chocolate chips. OR no fruit (or chocolate) at all! The oats can be quick-cooking or regular, doesn’t matter.

Combine the oats, nuts, seeds, and berries in a large mixing bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan and heat to boiling. As soon as the mixture boils, take it off the heat and pour it over the dried mixture. Spread smoothly in a 9 x 12 pan lined with lightly greased foil. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove, let cool–but not all the way. You want to cut them while they’re still a little soft. If you cut them when they’re too soft, they’ll fall apart, so test till they slice cleanly.

Categories: Breakfast, Cereals, Other Breakfast

Submitted by: suzanne-mcminn on January 13, 2014