Chewy Maple Granola Bars Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. butter melted and cooled
- 1/4 c. honey
- 1/4 c. maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp. brown sugar - (packed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 x egg
- 1/4 tsp maple extract (optional)
- 2 c. granola
- 1/2 c. sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 c. minced dates
- 1/3 c. raisins
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 c. flour
- 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
- 2/3 c. whole pecans
Directions
- Stir together butter, honey, syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, egg and maple extract. Blend in granola, coconut, dates, raisins, cinnamon, salt, flour, sesame seeds and pecans.
- Spoon into 9-inch-square baking pan lined with parchment paper. Place pan on baking sheet. Bake on lower rack of 350-degree oven till top seems set, about 20 to 25 min.
- Cold, then freeze or possibly chill about 1 hour before cutting into squares.
- This recipe yields 12 squares.
- Variation: Substitute dry cranberries for dates and add in 1/2 tsp. orange oil and 2 tsp. finely chopped orange zest. Can also add in 1 c. chocolate chips.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 77g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 301 | |
| Calories from Fat 118 | 39% |
| Total Fat 13.54g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 6.41g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium 261mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 45.29g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 11% |
| Sugars 30.93g | 21% |
| Protein 3.53g | 6% |
