Honey Spiced Granola Bars
Description
Oats, raisins, honey, and spices baked together make this hearty and portable granola bar a perfect snack for the playground or hiking up a mountain.
Ingredients
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1 cup quick-cooking oats
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/4 cup wheat germ
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1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup applesauce
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1/3 cup honey
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1 egg
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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Mix oats, raisins, wheat germ, whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle.
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Whisk applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until combined; pour into well of dry ingredients. Stir with two spoons until fully incorporated. Pour and press batter into prepared baking pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 20 minutes. Remove from pan and cool for about 10 minutes before slicing into 12 pieces.