Orange Ginger Granola Bars

In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, honey, butter, grapeseed oil, orange juice, orange zest, peanut butter, and brown sugar. Heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Ingredients

5 mL of Cardamom

5 mL of Vanilla

2½ mL of Cinnamon

5 mL of Ginger

120 mL of Honey

60 mL of Butter

30 mL of Grapeseed Oil

30 mL of Orange Juice

5 mL of Orange Zest

60 mL of Peanut Butter

60 mL of Brown Sugar

60 mL of Candied Ginger

Equipment

Sauce Pan

Whisk

Pour the warm liquid mixture over the dry oat mixture and stir until everything is thoroughly coated.

Equipment

Wooden Spoon

Bowl

Fold in the candied ginger, dried cranberries, and raisins.

Ingredients

5 mL of Ginger

5 mL of Candied Ginger

60 mL of Cranberries

60 mL of Raisins

Equipment

Wooden Spoon

Lightly grease the parchment-lined baking dish with cooking spray or butter, then spread the granola mixture evenly into the dish.

Ingredients

15 mL of Butter

15 mL of Peanut Butter

5 mL of Cooking Spray

Equipment

Baking Pan

Spatula

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the granola has turned a deep golden brown color.

Ingredients

30 mL of Brown Sugar

Equipment

Oven

Baking Pan

Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Equipment

Baking Pan

Wire Rack

Oven