White Chocolate Cranberry Granola Bars

I created these chewy granola bars while searching for a healthy snack for my family. Now, wherever we go, folks request these bars--and the recipe.

-Janis Loomis of Madison, Virginia

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So-oo good!! Everyone here takes one with them every morning on the way to work or school.

These sound yummy, and I know my family would like them, but my son is allergic to peanut butter. Can you suggest an alternative that wouldn't change the taste too much, or can it be omitted?

I would try substituting butter.

Sunflower butter would be a good substitute although it is not reduced fat. it is made with sunflower seeds instead of peanuts. there is also something like nuttella, which is made from hazelnuts or almond butter made from almonds. However if he is allergic to nuts those would not be any better. The peanut butter could probably be omitted too.

There is a brand of "nut" butter made from chickpeas, it is for people with nut allergies. Check out www.peabutter.ca

My daughter is gluten intolerent. What type of flour can be used instead of the wheat flour and the oats? Is it possible to use the rice flour or some other type of gluten free flour

There is a gluten free flour that you can buy to use instead of wheat flour. It works just as good.

Bars were rather dry. I'd also add more dried cranberries.

Once all the ingredients were assembled, this was an easy recipe. I was so glad that it is very healthy and all age groups would enjoy it. I would definitely make it again.

These bars are great tasting, will make them again. Batter a little dry for mixing so I added a little milk, turned out great and very moist.

I have made this recipe twice and everybody loved it. The granola bars disappeared very quickly. The second time I added some regular chocolate chips and it was just as good.