Raspberry Granola Bars

If you are looking for a healthy afternoon snack, I recommend these raspberry granola bars. 

They are a sure win, and if you don’t like raspberries, swap in a fruit you do like. 

Raspberry Granola Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 C whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 C oats
• 2/3 C brown sugar
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4-1/3 C applesauce
• 5 T butter, divided {and melted}
• 1/2 C raspberry sauce (or your favorite jam/jelly)
• ~15 raspberries

Directions

Begin by mixing together 1 1/4 C whole wheat flour with 1 1/2 C oats (we used old fashioned oats).  Add in 2/3 C brown sugar, 1 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt.  Stir well. 

Remove about 1/2 C of the mixture and set aside. 

With the oat mixture remaining, add in 1/4 C applesauce and use a fork to cut in.  Then, add in 3 T melted butter. 

Press the mixture into a lightly greased 7x11 baking dish.

Top with 1/2 C raspberry sauce and arrange 15 raspberries over the top. 

Then, combine the remaining 2 T melted butter with the 1/2 C oat mixture and mix until crumbly.  Sprinkle over the top of the raspberries. 

Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes until slightly browned and set. 

Slice the bars down the middle of the pan lengthwise, and slice each into rows approximately 1 inch thick. 

Serve immediately, or allow to cool and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temp or a week in the refrigerator.