Thursday, March 22, 2012

Coco-Nuty Granola Bars

  • 3 c quick cooking oats
  • 1 c shredded coconut
  • 1/2 c slivered almonds
  • 1/2 c chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 c dried cranberries
  • 1/2 c mini chocolate chips
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted and cooled

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with foil, coated in cooking spray. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients (oats through butter). Stir well to combine.
Pour mixture into prepared dish, pressing it down with a rubber or wooden spoon. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned (or longer depending on how crunchy you want them). Let cool for 5 minutes, then gently pull foil with granola mixture out of dish and onto cutting board. Cut into desired-sized squares or bars and continue to cool until firm enough to handle. Makes 14 bars or 28 squares.