Honey Spiced Granola Bars

Oats, raisins, honey, and spices baked together make this hearty and portable granola bar a perfect snack for the playground or hiking up a mountain.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 121 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.33333334326744 cup honey
• 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.5 cup applesauce
• 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.25 cup wheat germ
• 0.25 cup whole-wheat flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix oats, raisins, wheat germ, whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle.

Step 3

Whisk applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until combined; pour into well of dry ingredients. Stir with two spoons until fully incorporated. Pour and press batter into prepared baking pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 20 minutes. Remove from pan and cool for about 10 minutes before slicing into 12 pieces.