Get the kids into the kitchen with this easy, no-bake treat. Using a “plain” granola, like honey-oat, will let the additions of pumpkin seeds and raisins shine.
No-Bake Granola Bars
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Co+opRecipe Information
Total Time:
75 minutes; 15 minutes activeServings:
16Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 1/2 cups plain granola
- 1/2 cup pumpkinseeds (pepitas), raw
- 1/2 cup raisins, or other dried fruit
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, smooth
Preparation
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly oil it. Reserve.
- In a medium saucepan, place the pumpkinseeds. Over a burner set to medium-high heat, swirl the pan until the pumpkinseeds start to pop and smell toasty. Dump the seeds in a large bowl and add the granola and raisins. Toss to mix.
- In the same pan, combine the honey and brown sugar and place over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add the vanilla, salt and peanut butter and stir until smooth. Pour over the granola mixture and use a wooden spoon to toss and stir until well-coated.
- Scrape into the prepared pan and press flat. Rub a little oil on your palms so you can use them to press the mixture flat without it sticking.
- Let cool or refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Invert the pan on a cutting board and peel off the paper. Use a knife to cut 4-by-4 to make 16 squares.
Nutritional Information
130 calories, 6 g. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 110 mg. sodium, 19 g. carbohydrate, 2 g. fiber, 3 g. protein
