Chewy Granola Bars
Yields about 16 bars
COST: $0.30
Per 1 bar
Calories: 185
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Protein: 5g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 10mg
8 tablespoons coconut oil
1⁄4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons honey
2 cups rolled oats
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 eggs
1⁄2 cup raisins
1⁄2 cup chopped peanuts
Preheat oven to 300°F.
Melt the coconut oil with the honey in a small saucepan on low heat, stirring continuously.
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, wheat germ, ground cinnamon, and sesame seeds. Add melted coconut oil and honey to the dry ingredients and stir to mix. Lightly beat the eggs and add them to the mixture, stirring to combine. Stir in the raisins and chopped peanuts.
Spread the mixture in a 9″ × 9″ pan, pressing it down with a spatula to spread it out evenly. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool and cut into bars.
