Orange Ginger Granola Bars

Name: Orange Ginger Granola Bars
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 5 cups oats; 1 cup coconut; 0.5 cup wheat germ; 0.5 cup sesame seeds; 0.5 cup almonds; 0.5 cup sunflower seeds; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste; 0.5 cup honey; 0.5 cup peanut butter; 0.6666667 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 0.5 cup cranberries; 0.75 cup golden raisins; 0.25 cup crystallized ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ginger; 0.5 teaspoon cardamom; 1 juice of orange

Ingredients

oats5 cups
coconut1 cup
wheat germ0.5 cup
sesame seeds0.5 cup
almonds0.5 cup
sunflower seeds0.5 cup
salt2 teaspoons
vanilla bean paste2 teaspoons
honey0.5 cup
peanut butter0.5 cup
brown sugar0.6666667 cup
butter2 tablespoons
grapeseed oil2 tablespoons
cranberries0.5 cup
golden raisins0.75 cup
crystallized ginger0.25 cup
cinnamon1 teaspoon
ginger0.5 teaspoon
cardamom0.5 teaspoon
juice of orange1

Nutrition Facts

Calories391kcal

Protein9g

Carbs53g

Fat18g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix oats, coconut, wheat germ, both seeds, almonds, and cardamom.

On the stove, heat vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, honey, butter, grapeseed oil, orange juice and zest, peanut butter and brown sugar until all sugar has dissolved.

Pour warm sugar mixture over oat mixture.

Combine until well incorporated.

Add crystallized ginger, cranberries, coconut and raisins.

Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with parchment paper.

Lightly butter the parchment paper (or spray with cooking spray).

Spread granola into dish evenly.

Bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until granola has darkened in color.

Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Or just break into crumbly bits!

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