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Quick Granola Bars

Servings: 24 bars

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup peanut butter or other nut butter
  • 1 cup honey
  • 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup raisins or other diced dried fruit
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • Optional mix-ins: add seeds ground spices (cinnamon, etc.), vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Peel and grate the carrots; set aside.
  • Measure your peanut butter and honey and mix together in a large sauce pan. Cook on low heat until melted. Mix until smooth.
  • Remove the pan from heat and turn off the burner.
  • Add carrots, oatmeal, raisins, and coconut to the saucepan. If desired, add in any optional mix-ins. Stir well, and let it cool until you can safely touch it with your hands.
  • Put the mixture into the baking pan and press firmly into the bottom.
  • Bake for 25 minutes and then cut into 24 square bars. If you want long rectangular bars like what you purchase at the store, then use a larger, thinner pan.

Notes

Recipe Source: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Program, Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network