Best 2 Playgroup Granola Bars Recipes

Calling all parents and guardians with little ones who love to play and snack! Tired of packing the same old boring snacks for your child's playgroup? Are you looking for a nutritious, kid-friendly recipe that will keep their energy levels up during those long hours of playtime? Look no further! This article will provide you with the ultimate recipe for playgroup granola bars that are sure to be a hit with your child and their friends. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, these granola bars will be the perfect addition to your child's lunchbox or as an after-school treat. Get ready to make snack time exciting and delicious for your little ones with our easy-to-follow recipe for playgroup granola bars.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

GLUTEN FREE CHEWY PLAYGROUP GRANOLA BARS

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Great chewy granola bar that is great to bring to a play date! I love how versatile these bars are, you can make them fit your likes. I took this recipe from "playgroup granola bar" from Allrecipes.com and made then gluten free.

Provided by kaylamae7

Categories Free Of...

Time 50m

Yield 24 Bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats (make sure they are Gluten Free)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ground flax seeds
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 cup all purpose gluten-free flour (I use Gluten free Mama's coconut blend)
1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit or chocolate chips)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup honey (or 1/4 cup of honey/1/4 cup corn syrup)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or a cookie sheet.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, flax seed, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. Mix well using your hands. (*If mixture isn't sticking together add 1 teaspoon of Xanthum gum)Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. Cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.8, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 79.3, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 14.4, Protein 1.7

PLAYGROUP GRANOLA BARS

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My girlfriend brought these granola bars over for a playgroup one morning and ever since they've been a staple! My son requests them almost daily so I usually triple the recipe and make 2 trays so we have plenty on hand.

Provided by PREGOCOOK

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Kids Healthy

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup wheat germ
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup raisins
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup honey
1 egg, beaten
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. Mix well using your hands. Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. Cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 79.2 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

Tips:

Use a variety of oats. This will give your granola bars a more complex flavor and texture. You can use old-fashioned oats, quick-cooking oats, or even steel-cut oats.
Add your favorite mix-ins. This is a great way to customize your granola bars and make them your own. Some popular mix-ins include dried fruit, nuts, seeds, and chocolate chips.
Don't over-bake your granola bars. They should be golden brown and slightly chewy, but not hard or dry.
Let your granola bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape better.
Store your granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for on-the-go. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find one that you love.