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Granola Bars

Source: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Make your own granola bars at home. This recipe combines raisins, carrots, oats, and honey for a healthy snack or breakfast on-the-go.

Makes
24 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup carrot (grated)
  • 1/2 cup coconut

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  3. Peel and grate the carrots.
  4. Put the honey and peanut butter in a large saucepan. Cook on low heat until they melt.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat. Turn off the burner.
  6. Add oatmeal, raisins, carrots, and coconut to the saucepan. Stir well, and let it cool until you can safely touch it with your hands.
  7. Put the mix into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  8. Press the mix firmly into the bottom of the pan.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes.
  10. Cut into 24 bars.

Notes

Learn more about: Carrots

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