I've been wanting to make a granola bar for a while and hadn't really found one that was easy, quick and fairly healthy. I was flipping through my Magnolia Table (Volume 2), and found this recipe. I've simplified it a bit - I didn't toast the almonds and oats, so feel free to do that if you like. Here's my review on this bar. I used a more liquid honey - I think this was a mistake. My bars just didn't stick together very well, so when you're making this, be sure to not use liquid honey and don't rush the melting of the ingredients (pretty sure I did) and I think that was my mistake in this recipe. I love the flavour and the combo of ingredients - delish, even though mine was a bit crumbly, I still think it's a pretty good recipe. Oh, and one more thing! When I remake this, I'm using a smaller pan. The 9x12 made a very thin bar and I think I would prefer this to be thicker, more substance.
Let's get to the recipe . . .
Granola Bar
In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt together, stirring often for about 5 minutes 1/2 c. honey 1/4 b. sugar 3 tbsp. unsalted butter (if using salted butter, just omit the salt) 1/4 tsp. salt Remove from heat and let cool for about 15 minutes.
In a bowl, mix together 2 c. quick oats 1 c. sliced almonds 1 c. unsweetened coconut
Add the wet to the dry, mixing well.
Making sure this isn't too hot (or you'll melt the chocolate chips) add in 1/4 c. mini chocolate chips.
Press the mixture into a 9x12 baking dish. Make sure you've pressed this firmly!
Sprinkle the top with a few more chocolate chips Press down again.
