Homemade Granola Health Bars 1/4 cup margarine or butter 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 medium egg 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon EACH cinnamon & baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups dry oatmeal 3 cups Crispy Rice Cereal, or other unsweetened cereals as desired, corn flakes, toasted oats, bite sized shredded wheat, corn checks etc. 1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruit First melt the margarine or butter.  In a large bowl combine tit with the honey, applesauce, brown sugar, cinnamon and egg.  Mix very well.  Add the flour, baking soda, salt and oatmeal.  The mixture will be very thick but still moist.  Now stir in the unsweetened cereal and raisins.  Mix well.  Press the mixture into a well oiled 9 by 13-inch pan.  Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.  Cool before cutting into 24 bars. Nice for breakfast or a snack.  Nummy! Makes 24 bars. Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 133 Calories; 3g Fat (18.8% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 9mg Cholesterol; 160mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates. Sunny Apricot Bars:  Replace the raisins with finely chopped dried apricots.  Add 1/2-cup sunflower seeds. Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 147 Calories; 5g Fat (26.3% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 9mg Cholesterol; 160mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates. Chocolate Chip & Peanut Bars:  Omit the raisins.  Add 1/2-cup each semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted peanuts. Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 158 Calories; 5g Fat (29.4% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 9mg Cholesterol; 160mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates. White Chocolate & Cranberry Bars: Omit the raisins.  Add 1/2 cup each white confectionary chips and dried cranberries (Craisins). Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 158 Calories; 4g Fat (23.4% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 28g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 9mg Cholesterol; 166mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates. Rocky Road Bars: Omit the raisins.  Add 1/2-cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/3-cup chopped walnuts and 1-cup miniature marshmallows. Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 155 Calories; 5g Fat (27.1% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 9mg Cholesterol; 161mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.   Home | Recipes | Dieting On A Budget | Other Goodies | Blog | Contact | Links  | HBHW Main Site Copyright Hillbilly Housewife 2005-2007