Recipe For Cooking Birdseed Granola Squares

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Birdseed Granola Squares

Posted by RUdy2 at recipegoldmine.com 6/16/01 6:49:54 am

Source: The Lighthearted Cookbook by Anne Lindsay 1988 Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Shared and tested without nuts and sesame seeds (sweet & sticky) by Elizabeth Rodier August 1993

1/3 C. margarine
3/4 C. liquid honey
1/2 C. lightly packed brown sugar
2 C. rolled oats
1 C. natural bran
1 C. sunflower seeds
1 C. chopped raisins/apricot/date
1/2 C. chopped nuts walnuts, pecans
1/4 C. sesame seeds

In sm. saucepan, melt margarine over low heat. Add honey and sugar; stir and bring to boil. Simmer 5 min, remove from heat and let cool slightly.

In lrg. bowl, combine rolled oats, bran, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, nuts, and sesame seeds. Gradually stir in sugar mixture. Firmly press into lightly prepared 11 x 7-in. baking dish; bake in 350 degree F oven for 15 min. or until golden. Let cool and cut into squares.

Makes approximately 40 (sm.).

Per square: 104 cal, 5 g fat, 15 mg sodium, 2 g protein, 15 g carb. Good source of fiber