Best 7 Toasted Coconut Granola Bars Recipes

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Start your day with a nutritious and delicious treat by creating toasted coconut granola bars in the comfort of your own kitchen. Made with wholesome oats, dried coconut, and honey, these granola bars are a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a satisfying pick-me-up, these toasted coconut granola bars are sure to hit the spot.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

TOASTED-COCONUT GRANOLA



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This delicious granola recipe is courtesy of Nekisia Davis of Early Bird Foods.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes about 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, hulled
1 cup raw sunflower seeds, hulled
1 cup coconut flakes
1 1/4 cup raw pecans, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup pure maple syrup, preferably Grade A
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Place oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, pecans, syrup, olive oil, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and mix until well combined. Spread granola mixture in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake, stirring every 10 minutes, until granola is toasted, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove granola from oven and season with salt. Let cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

COCONUT GRANOLA BARS



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These are crunchy and a little bit sticky. If you are vegan you can substitute agave syrup for the honey.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     breakfast, weekday, main course

Time 1h

Yield 20 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup canola oil, plus additional for the pan and for your hands
7 ounces (2 cups) rolled oats
1 1/2 ounces (1 heaped cup) flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 cup mild honey, like clover or agave nectar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 ounces (1 cup) lightly toasted nuts, like almonds and pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the oats in a bowl and toss with the oil until thoroughly coated. Line a baking sheet or pan with parchment and spread the oats in an even layer on the parchment. Place in the oven and toast for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the grains are lightly toasted. They should have darkened slightly and should smell toasty. Remove from the oven, return to the bowl, and add the coconut, spices, salt and nuts. Stir together. Turn the oven down to 300 degrees.
  • Place the honey and vanilla in a saucepan or container that can accommodate at least three times the volume of the honey, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour over the oat mixture. Stir until the oat mixture is evenly coated with honey.
  • Oil a 9-by-13-by-2-inch pan and line with parchment. Oil the parchment. Scrape the granola mixture into the pan and spread in an even layer. Place in the oven for 25 minutes, until just golden. Do not allow to become too brown, or the bars will be too hard. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely, then cut into 2-inch squares. Some of the mixture may crumble when you do this, but crumbles are tasty little morsels! Store in a tin or container.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 132, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1 milligram, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 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.

COCONUT, CASHEW AND MANGO GRANOLA BARS



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Packed with coconut, dried pineapple, candied ginger, mango and macadamia nuts, these tropical-inspired granola bars will be an oasis at snack time.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h45m

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup salted roasted cashews, chopped
1/3 cup sweetened coconut flakes, toasted
1/3 cup salted roasted macadamia nuts, chopped
Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup chopped candied ginger
1/3 cup chopped dried mango,
1/3 cup chopped dried pineapple

Steps:

  • For the base: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Toss the oats with the butter on a rimmed baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Bake until toasted, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely, then transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the cashews, macadamia nuts, and coconut.
  • For the bars: Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang. Coat the foil with cooking spray.
  • Combine the sugar, butter, honey, salt and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally; the mixture will bubble and foam. Boil for 30 seconds, then pour over the oat mixture and stir. Let cool slightly, then stir in the ginger, mango and pineapple. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press firmly with a rubber spatula to spread in an even layer.
  • Let the bars stand at room temperature until completely cool and firm enough to slice, 1 to 3 hours. Lift out of the pan using the foil overhang and cut into 20 bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

MYRNA'S TOASTED COCONUT-CHOCOLATE BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 50 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

Heaping 3/4 cup sugar
Scant 1/2 cup egg whites (from about 3 eggs)
12 ounces sweetened shredded or flaked coconut
About 50 whole blanched almonds (optional)
12 ounces semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the sugar, egg whites and coconut together until well blended. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto 1 cookie sheet. Using your hands, pinch each coconut mound to form it into a small bar. If using almonds, press them gently into the top of the bars. Bake until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Melt the chocolate. Working 1 at a time, drop the coconut bars into the chocolate and fish them out with a fork, shaking lightly to allow some of the excess chocolate to drip off. Place on the second cookie sheet and let the chocolate set until firm. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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:

  • Use fresh, unsweetened coconut: Fresh coconut will give your granola bars a more intense flavor than dried or sweetened coconut. If you can't find fresh coconut, you can use unsweetened shredded coconut, but be sure to toast it before using.
  • Toast the oats: Toasting the oats will give your granola bars a nutty flavor and make them more crispy. You can toast the oats in a pan on the stovetop or in the oven.
  • Use a variety of nuts and seeds: Adding nuts and seeds to your granola bars will give them a boost of protein and healthy fats. Some good options include almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds.
  • Sweeten the granola bars with honey or maple syrup: Honey and maple syrup are natural sweeteners that will add a delicious flavor to your granola bars. You can also use sugar, but it is less healthy than honey or maple syrup.
  • Press the granola bars firmly into the pan: This will help them hold together better. You can use a spoon or your hands to press the granola bars into the pan.
  • Let the granola bars cool completely before cutting them: This will prevent them from crumbling. You can let the granola bars cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

These toasted coconut granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack that can be made with simple ingredients. They are perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, lunches, or snacks. You can also customize the granola bars to your liking by adding different nuts, seeds, and sweeteners. So get creative and enjoy!

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