Best 4 Coconut Cashew And Mango Granola Bars Recipes

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Coconut cashew and mango granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack that is easy to make at home. They are a great way to use up leftover granola, and they are also a great option for breakfast or lunch on the go. This article will provide you with a recipe for the best coconut cashew and mango granola bars, as well as some tips for making them.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANOLA BARS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h

Yield 16 (2-inch) squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces old-fashioned rolled oats, about 2 cups
1 1/2 ounces raw sunflower seeds, about 1/2 cup
3 ounces sliced almonds, about 1 cup
1 1/2 ounces wheat germ, about 1/2 cup
6 ounces honey, about 1/2 cup
1 3/4 ounces dark brown sugar, about 1/4 cup packed
1-ounce unsalted butter, plus extra for pan
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 1/2 ounces chopped dried fruit, any combination of apricots, cherries or blueberries

Steps:

  • Butter a 9 by 9-inch glass baking dish and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread the oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, and wheat germ onto a half-sheet pan. Place in the oven and toast for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In the meantime, combine the honey, brown sugar, butter, extract and salt in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook until the brown sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Once the oat mixture is done, remove it from the oven and reduce the heat to 300 degrees F. Immediately add the oat mixture to the liquid mixture, add the dried fruit, and stir to combine. Turn mixture out into the prepared baking dish and press down, evenly distributing the mixture in the dish and place in the oven to bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 4 milligrams, Sodium 63 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 20 grams

COCONUT GRANOLA BARS



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"These quick-to-fix bars are wholesome and delicious," assures Maria Cade of Fort Rock, Oregon. "I sometimes make them for bake sales."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup, butter and vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to peanut butter mixture and stir to coat. Press into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

COCOA-COCONUT GRANOLA BARS



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Crisp, chewy, and chocolate-y granola bars straight from your own oven! Why buy mediocre-tasting packaged ones full of junk and unknown ingredients? These contain my two favorite ingredients, chocolate and coconut. This recipe is easy to customize and swap out for your favorite ingredients.

Provided by Jessica

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups rolled oats
½ cup flax seed meal
½ cup sliced almonds
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
¼ cup chia seeds
½ cup honey
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Spread rolled oats, flax seed meal, sliced almonds, shredded coconut, and chia seeds onto a baking sheet.
  • Toast oats mixture in preheated oven, stirring every 5 minutes, until lightly toasted, about 15 minutes.
  • Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Combine honey, brown sugar, coconut oil, vanilla extract, coconut extract, ground cinnamon, and salt together in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Stir cocoa powder into the honey mixture until dissolved.
  • Mix toasted oat mixture and the honey mixture in a large bowl and stir until the dry ingredients are coated; spread into the prepared baking dish and press into an even layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Cool bars in pan for 10 minutes, immediately cut into squares, and remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 103.4 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP COCONUT NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS



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I was looking for a way to have healthier snacks on hand for my kids lunches and on the go snacking. This recipe can be modified to include fruit instead of the chocolate. The date paste helps hold it together nicely and dates are known as nature's candy. No refined sugar except for in the chocolate chips. You could include carob chips or whatever kind of chips your kids like. The dried fruit version is yummy as well!

Provided by Barbara Ortiz

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces dates, pitted
¼ cup water, or as needed
3 cups rolled oats
2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
2 cups miniature chocolate chips
1 ½ cups whole raw almonds
⅔ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup salted sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup almond butter
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with waxed paper so that the paper hangs over the edges of dish.
  • Combine dates and water in a food processor or blender; process until a paste forms, adding more water if needed to thin it.
  • Combine oats, coconut, chocolate chips, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add date paste, almond butter, applesauce, and vanilla extract; mix, using your hands, until wet ingredients are fully incorporated.
  • Press mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover with another piece of waxed paper and press down using a can or mini roller. Freeze for 1 hour.
  • Remove dish from freezer and lift out of dish using the edges of the waxed paper. Cut into 25 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 51.4 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and sweet mangoes for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have coconut oil, you can use unsalted butter instead.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the granola mixture to enhance the flavors.
  • Be careful not to overcook the granola bars, otherwise they will become dry and crumbly.
  • Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
  • You can also freeze the granola bars for up to 2 months. To freeze, wrap each granola bar individually in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe bag.

Conclusion:

These coconut cashew and mango granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack that is perfect for on-the-go. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they are easy to make. Plus, they are a great way to use up leftover mangoes. So next time you have a ripe mango, give these granola bars a try!

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