Granola Bars Good Eats Recipe

Recreate Alton Brown's legendary granola bars! This easy recipe yields chewy, delicious bars packed with oats, nuts, and dried fruit. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a quick energy boost. Get ready to enjoy homemade goodness in under an hour!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 171.1 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Granola Bars Good Eats

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How to Make Granola Bars Good Eats

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, and wheat germ.
  3. Spread the oat mixture on a baking sheet and toast for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly golden.
  4. While the oats toast, combine honey, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Stir frequently until the brown sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).
  7. Remove the toasted oat mixture from the oven and immediately add it to the honey mixture. Stir in the dried fruit.
  8. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press down firmly and evenly to compact.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
  10. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
  11. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

6g

Carbs

9g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Granola Bars Good Eats?

Granola Bars Good Eats takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Granola Bars Good Eats?

Granola Bars Good Eats has approximately 171.1 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Granola Bars Good Eats?

The key ingredients for Granola Bars Good Eats are Old Fashioned Oats, Sunflower Seeds, Sliced Almonds, Wheat Germ, Honey, Dark Brown Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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