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Monday, September 17, 2012

Granola Bars

These are easy and yummy and pretty healthy, depending on what mix-ins you use.

4 1/2 c granola (I usually use oats and honey granola by cascadian farms)
1/2 c flour - you can use whole wheat flour, oat flour, whatever
3/4 c apple butter*
1/4 c honey
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 c mix ins such as dried fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, etc

Mix everything except granola in large bowl. Gradually add granola and mix well.
Press into 13x9 pan that has been sprayed with olive oil
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes

*I usually use pureed sweet potato in place of apple butter. Scrub sweet potatoes and poke with a fork a few times. Wrap in foil or place in large pan and cover pan with foil. Bake at 450 for an hour. Let cool and puree (use a food processor or an immersion blender if you have one - a regular mixer may not be strong enough). Spoon into ice cube trays or small containers and freeze. Use as needed in baked goods, soups, stews, or to make sweet potato pancakes.

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