Chewy Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour* (or 1 cup oats finely ground in food processor or blender)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups quick oats*
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°.
- 2
Line a 9 x 9 baking pan with 2 long pieces of parchment paper, long enough to go up over the sides for easy removal.
- 3
Lightly spray with oil.
- 4
In a medium bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
- 5
In a large bowl, with a mixer cream together the butter and the sugar on medium speed.
- 6
Add the egg followed by the honey, applesauce and vanilla extract.
- 7
Working by hand, stir in the flour mixture and the oats until just combined and no streaks of flour remain; stir in the chocolate chips, raisins and nuts.
- 8
Spoon oats onto prepared baking dish, flattening to make even.
- 9
Bake for about 23-25 minutes, or until light brown at the edges. They will seem soft and undercooked, but once they cool they will set completely.
25 min - 10
Cool completely on a wire rack then refrigerate before cutting.
- 11
This will help them hold together better.
- 12
To cut use a long serrated bread knife and cut in a sawing motion.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 16 servings)
