I love granola bars but continue to be astounded by how much they sell for at the market. I think it is definitely more frugal to make your own. Super easy, I cut the bars into the size I like and then package them in zippy bags then store in an airtight container (if you think they won't be gobbled up). Convenient for those on the go, a quick meal for kids before they head off to school, pack them in a lunch bag, etc. You can't go wrong with a healthy home-made granola breakfast bar!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups Bisquick (or a clone if you make your own)
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup brown sugar (packed, add a little extra to taste if necessary)
2/3 cup butter, softened but not melted1 egg1/2 cup dried fruit of your choice, chopped
1/3 cup chopped nuts
1 tsp Vanilla
Variations: 1/3 c. powered milk for a breakfast bar
1 cup brown sugar (packed, add a little extra to taste if necessary)
2/3 cup butter, softened but not melted1 egg1/2 cup dried fruit of your choice, chopped
1/3 cup chopped nuts
1 tsp Vanilla
Variations: 1/3 c. powered milk for a breakfast bar
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
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| The ingredients are easily found and economical |
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all until well blended. Press mixture evenly in un-greased rectangular pan, cookie sheet, etc. A round pan will allow you to make "pizza slices" for bars.
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| Drop the dough on the pan and spread to a 1/2" thickness |
Bake until mixture is firm and appears dry on the surface, not shiny from the butter.
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| Allow to cool to warm and then cut into even size bars. |
Bake 15-17 minutes and then cut into bars while still warm. Store in a zip bag to keep fresh store in an airtight container.
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| These bars have dried cherries. Yum! |
I love to grab one of these with my travel mug on the way out the door in the morning. Easy to make and relatively healthy, you can't beat a granola cookie bar with no preservatives.
