Snack

Granola Bars - Barefoot Contessa (no nuts) is for Snack.

Granola Bars - Barefoot Contessa (no nuts) takes 25 minutes to prepare.

Granola Bars - Barefoot Contessa (no nuts) takes 40 minutes to cook.

Granola Bars - Barefoot Contessa (no nuts) makes 16 servings.

The ingredients for Granola Bars - Barefoot Contessa (no nuts) are:

2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
(optional) 1 cup sliced almonds (optional)
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, loosely packed
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ

3 tbsp unsalted butter
2/3 cup honey
1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp kosher salt

1 cup raisins
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Here is how you make Granola Bars - Barefoot Contessa (no nuts):

-Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter an 8x12 -inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.-Toss the oatmeal, coconut (and optional almonds) together on a sheet pan and bake for 10 to 12 mins, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in the wheat germ.-Reduce the over temp to 300 F-Place the butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for a minute, then pour over the toasted oatmeal mixture. Add the raisins and chocolate chips.- Pour the mixture back into the prepared pan. Wet your fingers and lightly press the mixture evenly into the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 mins until light golden brown.- cool for 2 to 3 hours before cutting into squares.Serving Size: 12 to 16 barsNumber of Servings: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WMINOTTI.

The nutritional information for Granola Bars - Barefoot Contessa (no nuts) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 218.5

• Total Fat: 7.2 g
• Cholesterol: 5.8 mg
• Sodium: 39.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 37.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
• Protein: 3.9 g