thick, chewy granola bars

Course Breakfast and Brunch

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 2/3 cups quick rolled oats (if gluten free, be sure to use gluten free oats)
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, namely because I was not convinced that the flavor came through)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar (use more for a sweetness akin to most purchased bars; use less for a mildly sweet bar)
1/3 cup oat flour (or 1/3 cup oats, processed till finely ground in a food processor or blender)
1/3 cup peanut butter or another nut butter (I used almond butter) (optional)
1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons light corn syrup (see Note above)
2 to 3 cups dried fruits and nuts (total of 10 to 15 ounces)*
6 tablespoons melted butter

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