Chewy Coconut Granola Bars

By Reen

These chewy coconut granola bars are so delicious! Make sure to cool them before you cut them, so they don't fall apart. Wrap them in plastic wrap to make them easy to take with you.

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups whole-grain granola
• 3/4 cup chopped dried mixed tropical fruit
• 1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Coat a 13 x 9-inch metal baking pan with cooking spray; dust with 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour.

Combine flours, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Combine sugar, oil, milk, and eggs in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until smooth. Add flour mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Fold in granola and fruit. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with coconut.

Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until golden. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Cooking Light June 2012