Best 7 Granola To Go Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a wholesome and satisfying snacking experience with our delightful Granola to Go Bars! These delectable treats combine the goodness of oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, providing a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Each bite offers a symphony of crunchy oats, nutty richness, and the natural sweetness of dried fruits, leaving you feeling energized and nourished.

Our collection of Granola to Go Bar recipes caters to a variety of dietary preferences and tastes. Whether you're gluten-free, vegan, or simply seeking a healthier alternative to store-bought snacks, we've got you covered. From classic granola bars packed with oats, honey, and nuts to indulgent chocolate chip granola bars and tangy lemon blueberry granola bars, our recipes offer something for every palate.

These granola bars are incredibly versatile and can be customized to your liking. Feel free to experiment with different nut and seed combinations, add your favorite dried fruits, or incorporate spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for an extra layer of flavor. Our recipes are easy to follow and require minimal ingredients, making them perfect for busy individuals or those new to baking.

Not only are these granola bars delicious and convenient, but they're also incredibly nutritious. They're packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, making them a guilt-free snack that will keep you feeling full and satisfied. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast on the go, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a healthy post-workout snack, our Granola to Go Bars are the perfect choice.

So, grab your apron and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these irresistible and wholesome Granola to Go Bars. Happy baking!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ON-THE-GO GRANOLA BARS



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These are a favorite. They're terrific to take to school functions because they're so good. -Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup apricot or peach preserves
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 cups reduced-fat granola with raisins
1-1/3 cups diced dried mixed fruit

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with waxed paper. Grease the paper with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the marshmallows, preserves, brown sugar and remaining butter; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Remove from the heat. , Stir in granola and mixed fruit; toss to coat. Press firmly into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours or until firm. Invert and remove waxed paper. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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-TO-GO BARS



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This grab & go goodie makes a hearty snack for a long day out. Chewy and sweet, these fruity bars that will have you craving more! -Sally Haen, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup chopped almonds
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
2/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped dried apples
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine oats and almonds in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, combine egg, butter, honey and vanilla. Stir in sunflower kernels, coconut, apples, cranberries, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in oat mixture., Firmly press into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 13-18 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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 NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS



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This granola bar recipe is so easy and delicious! These wholesome granola bars are naturally sweetened, gluten free, and the perfect healthy snack. Recipe yields 16 bars.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Snack

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¾ cups old-fashioned oats or quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon fine sea salt (if using regular table salt, scale back a bit)
2 cups mix-ins* (nuts, seeds, chocolate, shredded coconut or dried fruit)
1 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
½ cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 9-inch square baker with two strips of criss-crossed parchment paper, cut to fit neatly against the base and up the sides. The parchment paper will make it easy for you to slice the bars later.
  • Place the oats in a large mixing bowl**. Add the cinnamon and salt, and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Now we'll blitz the mix-ins briefly in the food processor or blender (or, you can chop them by hand). Add any large nuts (like almonds or pecans) first and blitz for a few seconds. Then add the rest and run the machine for a few more seconds, until the ingredients are all broken up into pieces smaller than your pinky nail. Pour the mix-ins into the bowl of oats.
  • In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, measure out the nut butter. Top with ½ cup honey and the vanilla extract. Stir until well blended. If you must, you can gently warm the liquid mixture on the stovetop or in the microwave, but make sure it's close to room temperature before you pour it into the dry mixture (this is especially important if using chocolate, since it will melt).
  • Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a big spoon to mix them together until the two are evenly combined and no dry oats remain. This takes some arm muscles, but you can do it! If the mixture was easy to mix together, that's a sign that you need to add some more oats-sprinkle in more oats until you can't incorporate any more.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared square baker. Use your spoon to arrange the mixture fairly evenly in the baker, then use the bottom of a flat, round surface (like a short, sturdy drinking glass) to pack the mixture down as firmly and evenly as possible.
  • Cover the baker and refrigerate for at least one hour, or preferably overnight. (The oats need time to soak up some of the moisture so they aren't sticky.) When you're ready to slice, lift the bars out of the baker by grabbing both pieces of parchment paper on opposite corners. Use a sharp knife to slice the bars into 4 even columns and 4 even rows.
  • Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap or parchment paper (if you store them all together, they will stick to one another). Bars keep well for several days at room temperature, a couple of weeks in the fridge, or several months in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 granola bar (made with pecans, pepitas and shredded coconut), Calories 250 calories, Sugar 10.8 g, Sodium 142.6 mg, Fat 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

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

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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of oats. This will give your granola bars a more complex flavor and texture. You can use rolled oats, quick oats, or steel-cut oats.
  • Add nuts and seeds for extra crunch and flavor. Some popular choices include almonds, walnuts, pecans, chia seeds, and flax seeds.
  • Sweeten your granola bars with honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar. You can also add dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, or cherries, for a natural sweetness.
  • Use a binder to hold your granola bars together. This can be anything from peanut butter to almond butter to coconut oil. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more binder.
  • Press the granola bar mixture firmly into the pan. This will help them hold their shape when you cut them into bars.
  • Let the granola bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them stay together better.
  • Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Making granola to-go bars is a great way to have a healthy and delicious snack on hand. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create endless variations of granola bars that are sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give these granola to-go bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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