Granola Bars

By tlvalentine

Yummy, healthy snack from the Hyatt Regency Calgary Stillwater Spa. These granola bars are easy to make and this recipe will become one of your go-to recipes.

Ingredients

• DRY MIXTURE:
• 7 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups bran
• 1 1/2 cups dry milk powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups sunflower seeds
• 1 1/3 cups shelled pumpkin seeds
• 1 1/2 cups sesame seeds
• 1 1/2 cups cashew nuts (crushed)
• 1 cup pecans (crushed)
• 1 1/3 cups walnuts (crushed)
• 1 1/3 cups almonds (sliced)
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• WET MIXTURE:
• 1 3/4 cups honey
• 2 cups canola oil
• 3/4 cup molasses

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Bring canola oil, honey and molasses to a light boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Pour liquid over dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Invert mixture onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper on the bottom and press into sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 12 minutes.

Allow to cool, cut into 2" x 4" bars, wrap with saran wrap and freeze.

Tip: For shopping, here are the approximate amounts of nuts & seeds needed by weight.
Sunflower Seeds: 250 g
Pumpkin Seeds: 200 g
Sesame Seeds: 225 g
Cashews: 225 g
Pecans: 125 g
Walnuts: 185 g
Almonds: 150 g