So-Cal University Girl's Granola Bars

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I adapted a few granola bars to fit my needs as a short-on-cash college kid. They're easy to adapt to what you have in your pantry and perfect to store individually for a healthy grab-and-go snack! Using dried cherries gives the bars a tarty edge! I recommend cutting bars and storing in refrigerator wrapped individually for grab-and-go snacking.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 granola bars
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats

  • 1 cup almond flour

  • ¾ cup chopped dried mixed fruit

  • ½ cup crispy rice cereal

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup chopped pecans

  • ½ cup chocolate chips (Optional)

  • ¼ cup flax seeds

  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules, or more to taste (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¾ cup applesauce

  • ½ cup honey

  • 1 egg

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

  2. Mix oats, almond flour, dried fruit, rice cereal, brown sugar, pecans, chocolate chips, flax seeds, instant coffee granules, and cinnamon in a large bowl.

  3. Whisk applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla extract in a small bowl; pour into oat mixture. Stir until evenly incorporated. Press batter into prepared baking dish.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into granola bars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

138 Calories
5g Fat
24g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 138
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 136mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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