Monday, July 26, 2010

Homemade Granola Circles

 I am always looking for a good snack to have on hand and these are just the ticket.

You will need:
  • 2 cups rolled oats (not quick cooking)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup raisins (or you can do mini chocolate chips and leave off cinnamon)*
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
*If I go the chocolate chip route I also add 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut- so yummy!

Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease or spray muffin tin.
  2. Mix together oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins (or choc. chips) and salt.  Mix with a fork and make a well in center.  Pour honey, egg, oil, and vanilla into well.  Mix well using your hands and press firmly into muffin tin. (I only fill 1/2 way.)
  3. Bake for 15 minutes until circles turn golden.
You can also make these into more traditional bars by pressing mixture into greased 9x13 inch baking pan.  Bake for 30-35 minutes instead of 15.  Cool for 5 minutes then cut into bars while still warm.  If they cool completely they will be too difficult to cut.  

2 comments:

  1. Do these taste as good as they look? I like the idea of circles. Seems like they might be easier and softer for the kids to eat that way. I'm definitely going to try!

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  2. They taste even better than they look. If you do the circles for kids make them on the thin side because they are very hearty.

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