Homemade Crunchy Granola Bars
These Homemade Crunchy Granola Bars are a rich, nutrition-packed treats that are perfect for breakfast on the run, lunch boxes, or as a take-along backpack snack for all your favourite outdoor activities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 - 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 36 bars
- Category: snacks
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: canadian
Ingredients
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¼ cup pumpkin seeds
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½ cup sesame seeds
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½ cup chopped pecans
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½ cup dried apricots, chopped
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½ cup golden or sultana raisins
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1 cup dried cranberries
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1 ¼ cups desiccated unsweetened coconut
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2 cups rolled oats
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2 (300 ml) cans sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Mix the sesame and sesame seeds, pecans, apricots, raisins, cranberries, coconut, oats, and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl until they hold together and there are no loose ingredients.
- Use a spatula to scrape the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Place another piece of parchment on top and press down firmly to spread the mixture out and then roll with a rolling pin making the top as smooth as possible. Even the sides out or spread to the edges depending on how big your rimmed baking sheet is.
- Remove the top parchment paper and bake at 350℉ for 12 to 16 minutes.
- Remove from oven, cool completely, and then cut into 4-inch by 1-inch bars.
- Wrap individually, store in a airtight container in the freezer, and remove as needed.
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