North Pole Granola Bars
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 370.2 per serving
Fat Content: 15.2g
Saturated Fat Content: 4.2g
Cholesterol Content: 27.8mg
Sodium Content: 192.9mg
Carbohydrate Content: 54.8g
Fiber Content: 5.1g
Sugar Content: 16.7g
Protein Content: 8.5g
Description:
The hustle and bustle of the holidays can tire even the most dedicated of Santa’s helpers. Give them an energy booster that tastes great. Perfect for those days when things are just rush, rush, rush and good for anytime of the year really. Perfect breakfast for the kids that are moving late for the bus.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit (optional)
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, ensuring that the foil extends over the ends of the pan.
- Lightly grease the foil to prevent sticking.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the peanut butter, corn syrup, egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until smooth and well combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in the oats, dried fruit (if using), and peanuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 33 minutes, or until the bars are firm and lightly browned around the edges.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, use the ends of the foil to lift the bars out of the pan.
- Cut the bars into 2×4-inch rectangles.
- Individually wrap the bars or store them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
These North Pole Granola Bars are a delightful combination of chewy oats, crunchy peanuts, and sweet dried fruit, held together by a rich blend of butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter. They’re perfect for a quick breakfast on busy mornings, a satisfying snack during the day, or a sweet treat to enjoy any time of the year. Make a batch to have on hand whenever you need a boost of energy and flavor! 🎅🥜🍪
