Caramel Apple Granola Bars

Granola bars were originally invented as a health food in the late 19th century and were marketed as a convenient and nutritious snack.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Caramel Apple Granola Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Rolled oats
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Apple, peeled and finely chopped
• ¹⁄₄ cup Caramel sauce
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, honey, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. Fold in the chopped apple, caramel sauce, and chopped pecans.
6. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the dish for 10 minutes.
8. Lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper and let cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.