Ann posted 8-2-98
Chewy Fig Granola Bars
Yield: 24 bars
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup salad oil
1/2 cup honey
1 cup crisp cereal
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup California dried figs - (finely chop)
In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, oil and honey. Bring to a boil over medium heat; simmer about two minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all remaining ingredients, except figs, stirring with a
spoon or with mixer dough hook. Stir in sugar mixture until well blended; add figs.
Press mixture firmly into an ungreased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes until toasty brown. Cool and cut in narrow bars.
Each bar contains about: Calories 184, Fat 8.86G, Sodium 20.5MG, Cholesterol 0MG, Protein 3.67G, Carbohydrates 24.9G, Fiber 3.15G