Blueberry-Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
February 24, 2008
I wrote earlier in the week about my intent to create my own granola bars. They were a mixed success: A. loved eating one for a snack. G., on the other hand, took a bite, chewed it once or twice, and then hung his head over the table so it could drop out of his mouth without touching his tongue ever again. He was horrified by them. I will never figure them out, I’m afraid. J. and I thought they were tasty. The consistency was nice and chewy (I stored them in Tupperware) and they held together without a problem.
I will make these granola bars again, but not the same way exactly. I’d like to try adding peanut or almond butter to the mix — maybe instead of the applesauce? And I think other dried fruits would work well, as long as I chopped them up into smaller pieces first. Because of their size and color, it is hard to distinguish the blueberries from the chips in this version, and that couldn’t have hurt A.’s acceptance of them.
Blueberry-Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Adapted from Playgroup Granola Bars on Allrecipes.com
2 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. wheat germ
1 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. mini chocolate chips
1/2 c. dried wild blueberries
1/4 c. honey
1 egg, beaten
1/3 c. canola oil
1/2 c. applesauce
Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until well-blended.
Lightly mist a 9×13 pan with non-stick spray, and press mixture firmly into the pan using your hands.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges of the bars turn golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cutting board. Slice into 20 equal bars and cool completely before wrapping.
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I'm Dara, the Chick in the Kitchen. Living in the suburbs of Manhattan with my two boys, ages 4 and 6, and husband. Trying to feed my family something more diverse than a different shape of pasta each night. Read more 
4 Comments
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bigbinder | February 25, 2008 at 8:51 am
I can’t find a home-made granola bar recipe to save my life. I’ll experiment vicariously through you.
2.
Jodi | February 25, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Your family is really lucky to have you trying all this stuff for them!
3.
Amy | March 1, 2008 at 9:56 pm
I have also been experimenting with granola bars. It is hard to get the right mix of ingredients. I will keep checking back to see if you have any more success.
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Nick | May 19, 2008 at 10:34 pm
I, too, would add peanut butter. I think you may want to keep the applesauce, but perhaps add 1/3 cup peanut butter and cut the oil in half? It might be chewier and certainly nuttier. Perhaps some spice like cinnamon would help too.
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