Best 4 Healthy Whole Grain Granola Bars Recipes

In today's fast-paced world, convenience often takes precedence over health when it comes to snacks. However, it doesn't have to be that way. With the right ingredients and a little bit of planning, you can create delicious and nutritious whole grain granola bars that will keep you satisfied and energized throughout the day. With a plethora of recipes available, finding the perfect blend of flavors and textures to suit your taste buds can be an exciting adventure. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the ultimate recipe for healthy whole grain granola bars that will tantalize your tastebuds while nourishing your body from the inside out.

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HEALTHY WHOLE GRAIN GRANOLA BARS

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These bars are delicious, filling and super healthy. *For this recipe I used Kashi 7 whole grains puff cereal and Quaker old fashioned oats.

Provided by AriMad

Categories Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 bananas
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 cup Splenda granular
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups Puffed Kashi
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Beat together bananas, brown sugar and splenda until creamy.
Add eggs and vanilla, beat until incorporated.
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and add to wet mixture.
Stir in oats, puff cereal, raisins and cranberries and mix well.
Spread evenly in a 13x9 inches baking pan lined with tin foil.
Bake for 27-30 minutes until light golden brown.
Remove from oven, let cool 1 minute and using tin foil as handles gently lift bars out of the cake pan. Pull away sides of tin foil and let cool completely at room temperature.
Once cool, cut into 24 servings.

WHOLE GRAIN GRANOLA

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This recipe for a not-too-sweet, olive-oil and honey-enriched granola can be used as a template. Vary the types and amounts of puffed and rolled (also called flaked) grains, coconut and nuts to suit your taste, as long as you use eight cups altogether. And feel free to add chopped dried fruit at the end, stirring it into the granola mix while it's still warm. If you want to add spices, stir a mix of ground cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom into the honey mixture before baking. It's easy to make this recipe your own.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories breakfast, main course

Time 1h

Yield About 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups puffed kamut (or use other puffed whole grains, such as barley or wheat)
2 cups rolled barley (or use rolled oats, rolled spelt, rolled triticale or rolled rye)
1 1/2 cups raw (untoasted) nuts, such as whole almonds, walnuts or pecans, or a combination
1 cup unsweetened coconut chips or shredded coconut
1 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

Heat oven to 300 degrees. Mix all ingredients together and spread out on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Bake until golden brown all over, about 35 to 50 minutes. Stir the granola as it bakes at least 2 or 3 times, making sure to stir around the edges. Cool completely before storing airtight.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 144 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WHOLE WHEAT GRANOLA SNACK BARS

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These very healthy granola snack bars full of nutritional value but not lacking in taste! Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

Provided by healthysnacks

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup wheat germ
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup honey
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
Combine oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Stir in honey, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir in walnuts and cranberries. Mix until all ingredients are combined evenly and coated. Press into the prepared pan and flatten until even.
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and place on a wire cooling rack for 20 minutes. Cut into bars. Gently flip the pan over; bars will come out if pan was properly greased.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 81.2 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

WHOLE-GRAIN NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS

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These bars are a healthy on the go snack. My picky kids love them and my even pickier hubby loves them! They taste great warm or cold out of the fridge. Portable and packed with nutrition these bars are perfect for families on the go!

Provided by HeathersKitchen

Categories Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups puffed brown rice cereal (unsweetened)
2 cups old fashioned oats
1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped
1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup dried fruit, chopped
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup brown rice syrup or 1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup mini chocolate chip (optional)

Steps:

Combine cereal, oats, nuts, seeds, coconut and fruit in a large mixing bowl.
Heat the peanut butter, syrup, and vanilla in a small sauce pan until warm. Do not boil.
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal mixture. Mix well while syrup is still warm. I use my hands as they are the best tool for this mixing job!
Pour mixture into a 9x13 pan.
Pack the mixture down firmly with moist fingers or the bottom of another 9x13 pan sprayed with cooking spray.
The chocolate lover should sprinkle on the mini chocolate chips at this point and press them in firmly.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Cool completely.
Cut into 24 bars.
Wrap individually and store in fridge.
I have kept these in the fridge for 2 weeks and they still taste fabulous!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 31.1, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 3

Tips:

Use a variety of healthy whole grains, such as oats, quinoa, brown rice, and amaranth.
Add nuts and seeds for extra crunch and flavor.
Sweeten your granola bars with natural sweeteners, such as honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.
Use dried fruits and spices to add flavor and complexity.
Press the granola bar mixture firmly into the pan to prevent crumbling.
Let the granola bars cool completely before cutting them into bars.

Conclusion:

Healthy whole grain granola bars are a delicious and satisfying snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and they can be customized to meet your own dietary needs and preferences. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make your own healthy whole grain granola bars at home. So next time you are looking for a healthy snack, reach for a granola bar that is made with whole grains, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. Your body will thank you for it!

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