Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars

Name: Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1½ cups old fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup chopped walnuts; ½ cup sliced almonds; 2/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut ((available at Whole Foods or natural food markets)); ½ cup honey; 3 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon + ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 cup crisp rice cereal, (such as Rice Krispies); ¾ cup dried fruit, (such as cranberries, diced apricots, blueberries, currants, etc.)

These homemade granola bars are everything the store-bought kind wishes they were—perfect for busy mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or stashing in your bag for a snack on the go.

⏱️ 35 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 20 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 3 views

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Ingredients

12 servings

1½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup sliced almonds
2/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut ((available at Whole Foods or natural food markets))
½ cup honey
3 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon + ⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup crisp rice cereal, (such as Rice Krispies)
¾ cup dried fruit, (such as cranberries, diced apricots, blueberries, currants, etc.)

Steps

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Spread the oats, walnuts and almonds onto the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven and toast for 7 minutes. Add the coconut and toss well with a rubber spatula, then place back in the oven to cook for 4 to 5 minutes more. Keep an eye on it towards the end; you want the coconut to turn golden but not burn.
In the meantime, combine the honey, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract and salt in a small saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Whisk and bring to a rapid boil, then turn off the heat and set aside.
Once the oat mixture is done, remove it from the oven and reduce the heat to 300°F (150°C). Combine the oat mixture, honey mixture, rice cereal, and dried fruit in a large bowl and toss well. (Reserve the aluminum foil.)
Use the reserved foil to line a 9 x 13-in (23 x 33-cm) baking dish, then spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Turn the granola bar mixture out into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly, patting down with a spatula. Be sure the heat is reduced to 300°F (150°C), then bake until lightly golden, 20 to 23 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, 1 to 1½ hours. Use the foil overhang to transfer the bars to a cutting board, then use a large, sharp knife to cut into rectangles. Store the bars in a single layer in an airtight container, or wrap the bars individually in aluminum foil, for up to a week at room temperature.