Granola Recipe Bars

Name: Granola Recipe Bars
Yield: 1 -9 inch square pan
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup butter flavored shortening; ⅓ cup white sugar; ¾ cup raspberry preserves; ½ cup raisins; ½ cup milk chocolate chips; ¼ cup honey; 2 tablespoons butter; ¾ cup quick cooking oats; ⅓ cup shredded coconut; ⅓ cup sliced almonds; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Rating: 3.78 stars

9 Ratings
9 Reviews
3 Photos

This recipe has won one blue ribbon and one red ribbon. They're chewy and have a wonderful flavor.

By Deirdre Dee

Gallery

Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

1 -9 inch square pan

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x9 inch square pan.

Advertisement
Step 2
In a mixer bowl combine the flour, 1/2 cup shortening and the sugar. Beat at low speed until crumbly. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Step 3
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 4
Combine preserves , raisins and chocolate pieces, stirring until blended. Set aside.
Step 5
In a saucepan combine the honey and the butter or margarine. Cook and stir until melted. Stir in the oats, coconuts, almonds and sesame seeds until blended.
Step 6
Spread the raspberry preserve mixture over the hot crust, spoon oat mixture on top, spreading evenly to edges of pan. Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into bars to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

346 calories; protein 3.6g; carbohydrates 49.7g; fat 16g; cholesterol 6.6mg; sodium 21.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (9)

Most helpful positive review

02/18/2009

Very tasty and not too sweet. A cross between a granola bar and a conventional square. It does crumble a bit so be sure to have a plate or napkin on hand! Read More

Helpful

(9)

Most helpful critical review

MICHELLECA

09/24/2003

I bought several of the ingredients in this recipe just to make it because it sounded so good but after I made it I was surprised that this recipe won any awards. The crust of this bar is very bland and the toppings just don't work together. I would not make this again. Read More

Helpful

(45)

9 Ratings

5 star values: 3
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

Reviews: Most Helpful

Most Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest

MICHELLECA

09/24/2003

Helpful

(45)

ANODYZER

01/17/2004

The flavors of this dish are amazing but the bars don't hold well together. I'm planning on using it as a topping for ice cream! Read More

Helpful

(19)

Angela

03/29/2010

This was the first time I tried a recipe without reading the reviews first - what a mistake. This recipe didn't work at all. I followed all the directions precisely and when I took it out of the oven for the second time it was just a mess. Nothing held together at all. I just mixed it all up and put it back in the oven to crisp it up a bit. Read More

Helpful

(16)

02/18/2009

Very tasty and not too sweet. A cross between a granola bar and a conventional square. It does crumble a bit so be sure to have a plate or napkin on hand! Read More

Helpful

(9)

Dbai

01/01/2012

Took out the brown sugar added apple sauce diced apricots coconut half the butter and cocoa. My guests consumed the whole batch in one sitting taking 2 and even 3 Only cooked them for 10 mins so they wouldnt dry out....and pack them down at the start midway and after we took them out. Not too sweet but perfect with apricots. Read More

Helpful

(6)

Orangessi

05/24/2011

Made 21/05/2011 for an early morning mtn bike ride. I subbed my home-made muesli for the oats/nuts/raisins. They are actually quite delicious- maybe too much sugar for the pre-ride? They reminded me of the Nutri-grain bars I used to take skiing in college. Yummy! Read More

Helpful

(5)

Katherina Garrett

02/26/2013

Made this for the kids to snack on:D Smells GREAT!? Read More

jrose

08/11/2020

I'm going to horse camp this week and I needed something to snack on and I found this recipe looks so good I couldn't resist it! when it out of the oven it smells awfully good and it tastes really good too! Read More

Cambria_Mae

09/05/2018

First: I made changes. I used butter in place of shortening blueberry preserves in place of raspberry and removed the chocolate. My son and I made these together for him to enjoy with his siblings. They are a bit crumbly that being said all 5 insisted I give it a 5 star review because "it tastes amazing" we will be making these again in the future and experimenting with different preserves. Read More

Back to Granola Recipe Bars

All Reviews for Granola Recipe Bars

- of Reviews

Granola Recipe Bars

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 345.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 7 %

carbohydrates: 16 %

dietary fiber: 7 %

sugars:

fat: 25 %

saturated fat: 28 %

cholesterol: 2 %

vitamin a iu: 1 %

niacin equivalents: 13 %

vitamin c:

folate: 7 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 9 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium: 1 %

thiamin: 16 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Reviews for Photos of Granola Recipe Bars

1 of 9

All Reviews

MICHELLECA

09/24/2003

Helpful

(45)

ANODYZER

01/17/2004

The flavors of this dish are amazing but the bars don't hold well together. I'm planning on using it as a topping for ice cream!

Helpful

(19)

Angela

03/29/2010

Helpful

(16)

02/18/2009

Very tasty and not too sweet. A cross between a granola bar and a conventional square. It does crumble a bit so be sure to have a plate or napkin on hand!

Helpful

(9)

Dbai

01/01/2012

Helpful

(6)

Orangessi