The last time I made something that a president loved it was back when GW Bush beat John Kerry in the presidential election. I am a die hard Democrat, so it killed me to have to make GW Bush's favorite cookies..... cowboy cookies. But, I made them as a good will offering to my Republican sister-in-law and her husband. They were good anyways. So, today, I wanted to make the Obama family's favorite snack, homemade granola bars. They are healthy and so good. Kids really liked them. I really respect what Michelle Obama is trying to do in America with her Get Moving program. I think it's great that they are sharing their healthy recipes with all of America.
Here is the recipe:
White House Granola Bars
6 tbsp. canola oil
2 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. sunflower seeds
1/2 c. honey
1/3 c. dark brown sugar
2 tbsp. maple syrup
pinch of salt
1 c. mixed dried fruit
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350.
Mix oil, sugar, maple syrup, honey, salt, and cinnamon in a pot over low heat. Cook till combined..not boiling.
Mix granola, dried fruit, and seeds together
Add wet ingrediants to dry and mix.
Put in a greased 8 X 8 or 9 X 9 inch pan.
Cook 20-25 minutes and let cool completely before cooking.
* You could mess with the recipe by adding pistacios or any other nut, 1 tbsp of nut butter, or even chocolate chips*
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