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Stir in oat mixture."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Firmly press into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 13-18 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container."}],"recipeYield":"3 dozen","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 130 calories","fatContent":"7g fat (3g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"15mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"40mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"16g carbohydrate (9g sugars","fiberContent":"2g fiber)","proteinContent":"2g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.4390244,"reviewCount":41,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Homemade Granola Bars For When You Need a Quick Snack","description":"Need to get out the door quick? 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I made half a batch of these bars in a 7\" x 11\" pan. Not exactly sure what actually went wrong. It is good granola and I say that because when they were cool and I removed them from the pan they all crumbled apart. So instead of bars it was just granola....very good granola, though!!!<\/p>
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Thank you for all the great recipes!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-11-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KymberlyFlewelling"},"reviewBody":"Really, really good! Love this as a healthy snack option for my family. Just make sure to cut them before cooling or they break apart easily!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"corpuscissy"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe !! I might suggest if you feel the ingredients are pricey, that you find a Sprouts store or other health oriented store that sells these items in bulk. then you can buy only what you need and have a large selection of items to add .","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"beksand"},"reviewBody":"my best friend made these for a group campout. they were a huge hit! the best granola i've ever had!! she doubled the recipe so they would be thicker. definately recommend them!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tablefor4"},"reviewBody":"These are a favorite of children and adults alike!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JennieLamb"},"reviewBody":"Tasty, tasty, tasty, but I had the same problem--they wouldn't stick together. I will just use it as granola.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"hollyshapiro"},"reviewBody":"Made it twice now and I'm making it again today! First time I cooked it a little too long and the bars crumbled. Second time I pressed them in the pan a little better and didn't cook them quite as long and they stayed together perfectly! One thing though, make sure they're completely cooled before separating them with wax paper. The wax paper stuck to my bars!Overall: Delicious! Both thumbs up!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"hippy_grl"},"reviewBody":"Would I make this recipe again? I have, several times!! This ROCKED! I am going to make it again today using mixed dried fruit.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"482g704"},"reviewBody":"I wanted to make these for my husband's lunch box. I made them twice, buying all the expensive ingredients. They crumbled each time. He eats it in handfuls over the sink. No more.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"veggiemama"},"reviewBody":"I also had the crumbling problem, but they're so good that I can live with it! I'll try the tips suggested here (not baking as long & cutting while still warm) and see what happens!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-04-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mellu77"},"reviewBody":"I made this and it didn't crumble at all. I used a pampered chef stoneware pan though, so don't know if that makes a difference. Next time I would add more dried apple and a bit less sunflower seeds as their flavor was a little strong.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lovetobake0315"},"reviewBody":"These granola bars were fantastic! Yes, they did crumble (especially the middle ones) but the flavor is SO good that who cares? They were perfect after-school snacks and my whole family loved them! I used chopped dried cherries in mine b\/c I didn't have apples and cranberries.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cz1215a"},"reviewBody":"These made a great snack!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jojoknuckles"},"reviewBody":"I love granola bars","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jojoknuckles"},"reviewBody":"I would make this recipe again in a heart beat","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Pickeygirl"},"reviewBody":"These were very flavorful, but like the other reviewers mentioned, very crumbly. Easy recipe and makes a lot of granola. I would make it again and experiment with different ingredients next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lelaraine"},"reviewBody":"Five stars for this granola bar recipe. I have made these multiple times. I have never had these granola bars crumble. If we are out of these granola bars, my family begs for more. I use slivered almonds, chop up the dried cranberries and dried apples. I mix up the coconut, almonds, sunflower seeds, and dried fruits. This makes sure the cranberries are not clumping together. I add the ingredients in this order:melted butter, honey, vanilla extract, brown sugar, cinnamon and then the egg. Next, I add all the dry ingredients except for the oat mixture. I mix this until well incorporated. Last, I add the oat mixture. I firmly press them in the pan with a metal spatula. The granola bars come out perfect every time. I cut the bars when cooled and place on waxed paper in a plastic container with a lid. I store the bars in the refrigerator.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jfurnas"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely delicious! Will definitely make them again and try different fruits and nuts in them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Homemade Granola Bars For When You Need a Quick Snack","description":"Need to get out the door quick? 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