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Maple Brown Sugar Granola Bars

These homemade Maple Brown Sugar Granola Bars are loaded with yumminess. Added cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg add extra special flavor to this healthy treat. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 136 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old fashioned oats Gluten free if desired
  • 2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil grapeseed or canola would work too
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 - 1½ cups raisins and/or any nuts
  • 4 ounces of dark chocolate optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
  2. Place oats in a 9 x 13 pan.
  3. Toast them for 15 minutes until light brown, stirring once.
  4. Remove from oven and cool oats for about 10 minutes
  5. Line a 9 X 9 glass baking dish with parchment paper.
  6. In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium high heat.
  7. Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  8. Simmer over medium heat, stirring until the brown sugar has dissolved.
  9. Place the toasted oats in a large bowl and pour the heated liquid ingredient over the oats.
  10. Stir to coat evenly.
  11. Fold in your fruit and nuts (and other add-ins)
  12. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and press until it is flatten. You can use the back of a spoon or another piece of parchment paper to flatten it out.
  13. Cover and let them sit in a cool dry place for at least an hour.
  14. Turn them out of the pan onto a cutting board.
  15. Slice down the middle and then cut each half into 6 bars.
  16. If desired, melt chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat (or in the microwave at 1 minute intervals) and drizzle the chocolate over the sliced bars with a spoon.
  17. ENJOY!

Notes

  • Nutritional information doesn't include chocolate chips.

Nutrition Information

Calories 136kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 84mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136

% Daily Value*

Calories 136kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 84mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.