Best 20 Granola Bars Recipes

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Granola bars are a convenient and delicious snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, which make them a great option for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. Additionally, granola bars can be customized to suit individual taste preferences, making them a versatile food that can be enjoyed by everyone. With a variety of recipes available, finding the best granola bar recipe that is both delicious and nutritious can be a challenge. This article will provide a guide to help readers find the perfect granola bar recipe, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, flavor preferences, and personal health goals.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CHEWY GRANOLA BARS



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Extra chewy granola bars. You can make them your own by picking different ingredients to add in! Try using any combination of miniature chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, raisins, chopped dried fruits, candy-coated chocolate pieces, chopped nuts, etc.

Provided by BURSTEIN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup butter, softened
½ cup honey
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, flour, baking soda, vanilla, butter or margarine, honey and brown sugar. Stir in the 2 cups assorted chocolate chips, raisins, nuts etc.
  • Lightly press mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes then cut into bars. Let bars cool completely in pan before removing or serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 123.4 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS



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Make Homemade Granola Bars with this easy Ina Garten recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, perfect for breakfast or for a quick, high-energy snack.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 4h5m

Yield 12 to 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup shredded coconut, loosely packed
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup honey
1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 by 12-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
  • Toss the oatmeal, almonds, and coconut together on a sheet pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in the wheat germ.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
  • Place the butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for a minute, then pour over the toasted oatmeal mixture. Add the dates, apricots, and cranberries and stir well.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Wet your fingers and lightly press the mixture evenly into the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until light golden brown. Cool for at least 2 to 3 hours before cutting into squares. Serve at room temperature.

GRANOLA BARS



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Quick, easy granola bars.

Provided by Naomi Ansano

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Kids     Healthy

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups rolled oats
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup honey
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Spread the oats and coconut evenly across a baking sheet.
  • Toast oats and coconut in preheated oven until browned, about 10 minutes; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until smooth. Pour the honey mixture over the oats and coconut; stir to coat. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until beginning to dry, about 15 minutes for crunchy granola bars, less if you like them chewy. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 70.3 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

EASY GRANOLA BARS



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Fantastic bars that have a lot of flexibility. You can adapt the recipe to your liking. Great for hikes, long road trips and camping as they store well and keep fairly long - unless you eat them all! Use any combination of chocolate chips, dried fruit, coconut, pecans, almond slices, or any other tidbits you'd like in a granola bar.

Provided by Aliceyn Fokuhl

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the oats, sweetened condensed milk, butter, coconut, almonds, chocolate chips and cranberries with your hands until well blended. Press flat into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, depending on how crunchy you want them. Lightly browned just around the edges will give you moist, chewy bars. Let cool for 5 minutes, cut into squares then let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 37.8 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

NO BAKE GRANOLA BARS



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Great quick and easy granola bar recipe that kids can make. Perfect to throw in lunches or in your purse for travel. You can also add 1/4 cup wheat germ without changing the consistency. Change up the dried fruit, nuts, and chocolate for different flavors. I generally keep the bars in the refrigerator until I am ready to eat them, but these keep well to take to work or school.

Provided by Jessica Clara Noelle Grant

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups rolled oats
1 ¼ cups chunky natural peanut butter
1 cup ground flaxseed
¾ cup honey
¾ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chocolate chips
¼ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Stir oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, honey, cranberries, chocolate chips, and almonds together in a bowl; press into a 9x11-inch baking dish, using the back of a spatula to press into a flat layer.
  • Refrigerate mixture at least 1 hour.
  • Cut into 12 bars and wrap each individually in plastic wrap for storage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 108.8 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

CRANBERRY NUT GRANOLA BARS



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This is one fast and totally addicting recipe. It's easy to adjust to your tastes or what's in your cupboard - try adding chocolate chips, coconut, raisins, cherries or a spoonful of peanut butter. You'll be making this every week.

Provided by SeattleFarmersMarketGirl

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Kids     Healthy

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup hulled pumpkin seeds
½ cup slivered almonds
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup dried cranberries
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 13x9-inch pan with lightly-greased parchment paper; an inch or so of parchment paper should stick up on 2 sides to form lifting handles.
  • Mix the quick-cooking oats, old-fashioned oats, pumpkin seeds, almonds, mixed nuts, cranberries, and sweetened condensed milk together in a bowl; spread into the prepared pan, evenly pressing into the corners and out to the sides.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, 20-25 minutes, using slightly less time for chewier bars and slightly more time for crunchier bars.
  • Allow the the bars cool for 5 minutes in the pan before using the parchment paper to lift them from the pan. Use a sharp knife to cut into bars. Let the bars cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 60.3 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

CHEWY NO BAKE GRANOLA BARS



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These granola bars are easy and delicious. They taste just like the store-bought chewy kind. My husband asks me to make these at least once a week!

Provided by Dana

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup steel-cut oats
1 cup crispy rice cereal
½ cup chopped mixed dried fruit
½ cup chopped almonds
¼ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix rolled oats, steel-cut oats, rice cereal, dried fruit, and almonds together in a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add brown sugar, honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk until sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Pour over oat mixture; stir to combine.
  • Spread oat mixture into prepared baking dish. Press chocolate chips into top. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 24.7 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

CHEWY HONEY GRANOLA BARS



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There's sweetness from the honey, chewiness from the raisins, hints of chocolate and cinnamon, and a bit of crunch. To save a few for later, wrap individual bars and place in a resealable freezer container. When you want a satisfying treat on short notice, just grab one and let it thaw for a few minutes. -Tasha Lehman, Williston, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups unsweetened puffed wheat cereal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup honey
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. In a small bowl, combine honey, butter and vanilla; pour over oat mixture and mix well. (Mixture will be sticky.), Press into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 14-18 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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, approximately 2 cups
1 1/2 ounces raw sunflower seeds, approximately 1/2 cup
3 ounces sliced almonds, approximately 1 cup
1 1/2 ounces wheat germ, approximately 1/2 cup
6 ounces honey, approximately 1/2 cup
1 3/4 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 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.

CRANBERRY NUT OATMEAL GRANOLA BARS



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Healthy homemade granola bars. This recipe is easily customizable. You can substitute the dried fruit, pecans, and chocolate morsels out for what you like.

Provided by MzTravelista

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 46m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup pecan halves
½ cup ground flax seed
½ cup milk chocolate chips
¼ cup wheat germ
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or waxed paper.
  • Mix oats, cranberries, pecans, ground flax seed, chocolate chips, and wheat germ together in a bowl.
  • Stir brown sugar, honey, vegetable oil, and salt together in a large microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Stir mixture and heat in microwave again until smooth, about 30 seconds more. Stir vanilla extract and cinnamon into brown sugar mixture.
  • Stir brown sugar mixture into oats mixture until evenly mixed and chocolate is melted; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Lift bars out of pan by pulling by the parchment paper; cool for 5 minutes before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 31.6 g

CHEWY GRANOLA BARS



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For a satisfying snack that's both soft and crispy, try this recipe. These bars are a tempting, nutritious treat.-Virgina M Krites, Cridersville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/4 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup chopped nuts
Optional: Raisins or semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, honey and vanilla. Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats, Rice Krispies, nuts and, if desired, raisins or chocolate chips. , Press into a greased 13x9-in. pan. Bake until light brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEWY GRANOLA BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: old-fashioned oat, rice cereal, brown sugar, coconut oil, honey, salt, vanilla, chocolate chips, dried apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, sliced almond, dried cherry, peanut butter, pretzels, chocolate candy

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Snacks

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ½ cups old-fashioned oat
2 ½ cups rice cereal
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup coconut oil
½ cup honey
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ cup chocolate chips
½ cup dried apple, dried
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup sliced almond
½ cup dried cherry
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup pretzels, crushed
½ cup chocolate candy

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, rice cereal, coconut oil, honey, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla until evenly mixed.
  • For chocolate chip, take ¼ of the oats mix and combine with chocolate chips. Stir until mixed.
  • Move the mixture to a small baking dish.
  • For Apple Cinnamon, take ¼ of the oats mix and combine with dried apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until mixed.
  • Move the mixture to a small baking dish.
  • For Cherry Almond, take ¼ of the oats mix and combine with almonds and cherries. Stir until mixed.
  • Move the mixture to a small baking dish.
  • For Peanut Butter Crunch, take ¼ of the oats mix and combine with pretzels, peanut butter, and chocolate candies. Stir until mixed.
  • Move the mixture to a small baking dish.
  • Bake each bar mixture at 350°F (175°C) for 5-8 minutes.
  • Let granola cool and then cut into desired bar shape.
  • Enjoy!

HONEY-OAT GRANOLA BARS



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I found this recipe on one of our monthly Brown County REA newsletters. My husband and I eat a few of these bars each day. It's a basic recipe to which you can add any of your favorite flavors...coconut, chocolate or different flavored chips, nuts or dried fruits.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped salted peanuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
3/4 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, peanuts, chocolate chips and sunflower kernels. Stir in butter, honey and vanilla until combined (mixture will be crumbly). Press into a greased parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake 15-20 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Cool 15 minutes on a wire rack; cut into squares. Cool completely before removing from pan. Freeze option: Wrap each cooled bar in plastic; freeze until firm. To use, thaw bar at room temperature or, if desired, unwrap and place on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY GRANOLA BARS



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I love those nature's valley crunchy granola bars and I also like those sweet and salty granola bars as well as fruit granola bars! But notice how you can't seem to get everything you want in a granola bar without sacrificing the healthy aspects. Anyhow, I adapted this recipe from one off a blog I stumbled across (http://katescreativekitchen.blogspot.com/2009/03/sweet-and-salty-granola-bars.html--she has other good recipes to offer also!).

Provided by Dulcet Kitchen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 1 bar, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups oats, toasted (I use the quick-cooking kind)
1 cup nuts (almonds, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, whatever!)
1 cup dried fruit (raisins, dried cranberries, etc. or chocolate chips!)
1/2 cup pretzel
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup peanut butter, melted
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup honey
1 egg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • To toast oats spread them on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350F for 10-15 minutes or until just golden.
  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Firmly press into a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan lined with grease parchment paper.
  • Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes.
  • Cool completely and cut.

KASHI GOLEAN GRANOLA/SNACK BARS (NO BAKE)



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These are SO easy! I am always on the look out for high protien, high fiber foods. I created this recipe on a whim and was incredibly impressed with the outcome... Good for you AND tasty!! Practically perfection in my book! It's made from Kashi Go Lean cereal which has 10g of fiber, 13g of protien and only 1g of fat per serving. There is lots of room for variation so have fun adding your own favorite fillers.

Provided by Motivated Mama

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 27 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups Kashi Golean cereal
1 cup multi grain oats
1/2 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
1/4 cup golden raisin
1 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup honey (I use creamed)
1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup peanut butter (I use Valencia Peanut Butter with Roasted Flax Seeds from Trader Joe's, but regular peanut butter ca)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Line a 9 x 13 inch sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Mix oats, cereal, craisins, raisins and almonds in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, mix honey and brown sugar. Bring to a boil while stirring. Add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir just to blend well.
  • Pour over cereal and fruit mixture. Stir and mix well. Press mixture FIRMLY onto pan. (You get to burn the calories before you eat them!) Let cool and cut into bars. Store in air-tight container. Freezes well, if securely wrapped.

GRANOLA BARS WITH DRIED FRUIT AND SEEDS



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A combination of nut butter, dried fruit, and lots of seeds makes these chewy homemade granola bars downright irresistible. For a crispier bar, toast them in the oven after baking.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Small Plates     Granola     Seed     Coconut     Dried Fruit     Honey     snack     Oat     Kid-Friendly

Yield Makes 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
1 1/4 cups dried fruit (cherries, raisins, currants, cranberries, and/or blueberries), divided
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup creamy almond, peanut, or sunflower butter
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, divided
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup raw sesame seeds
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 13x9" pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both long sides; spray parchment.
  • Pulse 3/4 cup fruit and 1/2 cup hot water in a food processor until smooth and incorporated, 3-4 minutes. Add honey, almond butter, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla and pulse until combined, about 15 seconds. Add 1/2 cup oats and pulse until well combined, 30-45 seconds. Add pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, and remaining 1 cup oats and 1/2 cup fruit. Pulse until just combined, about 15 seconds.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared pan, pressing down until completely even. Bake granola until darkened, firm around the edges, and the center gives just slightly when pressed, about 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool in pan. Remove granola using parchment overhang, then cut into 20 bars with a serrated knife.
  • Do Ahead
  • Granola can be made 5 days ahead. Keep tightly wrapped at room temperature.

CHEWY, NUTTY, HEALTHY GRANOLA BARS



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Chewy, nutty, chocolaty, and packed with tasty energy, no one will ever know these bars are low-fat and healthy! They're very easy to make and you can pack in everyone's favorite nuts and fruits. My family has now stopped buying Kashi® and chewy bars because we love these so much. These are gluten-free when made with rice flour and appear to be professionally made thanks to the small spoonful of corn syrup that keeps everything tightly combined and gives the bars a nice shine. Have fun experimenting with different combinations of nuts, dried fruits, and toppings! Almond butter works well, too!

Provided by cleoj386

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 ⅔ cups old-fashioned oats
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted peanuts
½ cup raisins
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Stir peanut butter and melted butter together in a bowl until smooth. Add brown sugar, honey, corn syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt; stir. Mix applesauce into peanut butter mixture.
  • Combine oats and flour in a bowl; toss to coat oats with flour. Stir peanuts and raisins into oat mixture. Pour peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture; stir to coat completely. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and continue baking until chocolate melts and edges begin to brown, about 5 minutes more. Spread melted chocolate chips with the back of a spoon or a rubber spatula to coat the top. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 155.5 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARS



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These granola bars pack well for mid-day snacks or hiking trips. Vary the ingredients for variety or to make them more wholesome. I make two versions--this one if for my sweet-tooth husband--the other for myself, contains 1 c. dried fruit and nuts instead of chocolate chips and marshmallows. Be creative!

Provided by MESILLA

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup packed brown sugar
⅔ cup peanut butter
5 tablespoons corn syrup
½ cup applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup miniature marshmallows
½ cup toasted oat cereal rings
⅔ cup wheat germ

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup, applesauce, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, stir together the oats, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, cereal rings and wheat germ. Stir the dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture until evenly coated. Press lightly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake or 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until slightly golden. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 58.3 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

CHEWY FRUIT GRANOLA BARS



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These homemade chewy granola bars are easily customized to taste with your own favorite fruits and nuts.-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-2/3 cups quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup oat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup each dried cherries and cranberries
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine oats, sugar, oat flour, salt and cinnamon; mix well. Stir in apricots, cherries, coconut, pecans and sunflower kernels; set aside., In another bowl, whisk together honey, butter, corn syrup, vanilla and water. Add the honey mixture to the fruit mixture; mix until crumbly. Pat into a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on the edges. Cool in pan for 5 minutes., While still warm, cut into bars. Remove bars to a wire rack to cook completely. Wrap bars individually in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container with parchment paper separating layers.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE CHIP COCONUT NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS



Chocolate Chip Coconut No-Bake Granola Bars image

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 the right ingredients: Use high-quality, natural ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Look for rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
  • Measure accurately: Proper measurement is crucial for a successful granola bar. Using a kitchen scale to weigh ingredients ensures accuracy and consistency.
  • Don't overmix: Overmixing the granola bar mixture can result in a tough texture. Mix just until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Chill the mixture: Chilling the granola bar mixture before baking helps it set better and makes it easier to handle.
  • Bake at the right temperature: The ideal baking temperature for granola bars is 350°F (175°C). This temperature ensures even baking and prevents burning.
  • Cool completely before cutting: Allow the granola bars to cool completely before cutting them into bars. This helps prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

With careful attention to ingredient selection, measurement, mixing, chilling, baking, and cooling, you can create delicious and nutritious homemade granola bars that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. Experiment with different combinations of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits to create unique and flavorful granola bars that suit your taste preferences. Enjoy the convenience and satisfaction of having wholesome, homemade granola bars whenever you need them.

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