Fruity Granola Bars

Power packed, fruity and nutty. Better than store-bought granola bars. Use any kind of dried fruit e.g. - chopped dates, chopped apricots, chopped prunes, etc.

• Calories: 411 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups rolled oats
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup raisins
• ½ cup honey
• 1 cup wheat germ
• 1 cup toasted and sliced almonds
• ¼ cup sesame seeds
• ½ cup dried cherries
• ½ cup chopped pitted dates

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan or electric frying pan, combine sugar, butter, honey, water, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in oats, almonds, wheat germ, and sesame seeds. Cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add fruits.

Step 2

Pour into a jelly roll pan lined with wax paper or parchment. Score deeply into bars of desired size. Allow to cool for 30 minutes. Break along score lines. Store in an airtight container.