Barefoot Contessa Homemade Granola Bars
| Prep Time: 30 min | Serves: 24 |
| Cooking Time: 30 min | Yield: 24 bars |
homemade granola from Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics with some minor revisions from my husband
Ingredients
- 4 cups Old Fashioned Oats
- 1 cup Dry Roasted Almonds
- 1 cup Shredded Coconut
- 1/2 cup Wheat Germ
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 2/3 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 cup Dried Apricots
- 1/2 cup Craisins
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 by 12-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
Toss the oatmeal, almonds, and coconut together on a sheet pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in the wheat germ.
Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
Place the butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for a minute, then pour over the toasted oatmeal mixture. Add the apricots, and cranberries and stir well.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Wet your fingers and lightly press the mixture evenly into the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until light golden brown. Cool for at least 2 to 3 hours before cutting into squares. Serve at room temperature.