Best 10 Homemade Granola Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of homemade granola bars with our comprehensive guide featuring three irresistible recipes. From classic to unique variations, our collection caters to every taste and dietary preference. Whether you're a fan of chewy, crunchy, or a combination of both, we've got you covered. Discover the goodness of wholesome ingredients and customizable options that make these granola bars a perfect grab-and-go snack or a nutritious breakfast treat. Get ready to satisfy your cravings and elevate your snacking experience with our enticing homemade granola bar recipes.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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.

HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS (HEALTH OR ENERGY BARS)



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No fructose corn syrup. Can make an infinite combination of desired flavors...and better than store-bought, but be aware that these will be a tad softer. The last ingredient should read "white or chocolate chips".

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h45m

Yield 16 bars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup flax seed
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 cup almonds, sliced (or other chopped nuts like cashews, walnuts, peanuts, macadamias or pecans)
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 teaspoon sea salt or 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup honey
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup dried cranberries (or other chopped dried fruit like raisins, pineapple, apricots, cherries, papaya, prunes, white or c)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Combine the oats, wheat germ, flax seeds, sesame seeds and almonds; spread out evenly on the rimmed baking sheet and toast for approximately 10 to 15 minutes until golden, stirring occasionally and watching carefully so as not to burn.
  • In the meantime, in a large bowl combine salt, coconut, cinnamon and dried cranberries; set aside.
  • In a large measuring cup place the vanilla, honey, butter and brown sugar. Microwave approximately 2 minutes. Mixture will foam and bubble. Stir to completely dissolve brown sugar.
  • When oat mixture is done toasting, transfer to the same bowl with coconut mixture and stir to evenly combine. Add the honey mixture and stir to incorporate.
  • Line a 9" x 13" baking pan with waxed paper. Spread the mixture, using the back of a wooden spoon, pressing to create a smooth, even surface. Place another piece of waxed paper over the top, pressing down to evenly compact the mixture. Compacting is important so the bars won't fall apart when cut. (Suggestion: place one pan of same size within the other and press to even out mixture.).
  • Refrigerate and completely cool the mixture about 2 hours to assure a clean cut. Firmly press down with a large knife to cut into bars. Do not saw. Wrap bars in waxed paper and store in refrigerator or freezer.

HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS



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A sweet and salty treat with no icky additives. You'll never want to buy sugar-packed off-the-shelf granola bars again!

Provided by dana.killingthyme

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups rolled oats
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup cashew butter
¼ cup honey
½ cup roasted and salted pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons psyllium husks
2 tablespoons ground chia seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread oats and walnuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until oats and walnuts are lightly browned and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and let oats and walnuts cool.
  • Combine cashew butter and honey in a skillet or saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until mixture is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Mix oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, psyllium husks, and chia seeds together in a large bowl; add cashew butter mixture and stir using a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly mixed.
  • Line an 11x7-inch baking dish with enough parchment paper so that it hangs over the edges. Pour oat mixture into the dish, spreading and flattening until mixture is pressed well into the dish.
  • Refrigerate granola bars until solid, about 30 minutes (or freeze for 20 minutes). Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 6.3 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS (BAREFOOT CONTESSA)



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Make and share this Homemade Granola Bars (Barefoot Contessa) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by eLLe-ious

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 bars, 12-16 serving(s)

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 apricot
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.6, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 61.6, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 31.6, Protein 5.6

EASY HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS - GLUTEN FREE



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Make and share this Easy Homemade Granola Bars - Gluten Free recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom2Eight

Categories     Breakfast

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 1/3 cups quick-cooking oats

Steps:

  • Grease and 8×8 pan. In a pan combine the butter, brown sugar, honey, and corn syrup. Stir constantly over medium heat until butter melts, sugar dissolves, and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and add oats. Stir well until oats are well coated. Spread mixture into 8×8 or similar pan. Bake at 350 for 22 minutes. Cool 5 minutes and cut into bars. Cool for about 1 hour more in the pan and then remove bars from the pan.
  • If you wait to cut and remove the bars from the pan until the pan is completely cooled, the bars will be very hard to remove.

HOMEMADE SWEET N SALTY GRANOLA BARS



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Optional to use chocolate morsels. I was thinking cocoanut strips or flakes or other delicious additions.

Provided by Pami Toll

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1` package of cashew, walnuts, almonds, peanuts or whatever you love
1 package of dried cranberries, cherries, blueberries, apricots, raisins or what ever you love
2 Tbsp butter
1/4 c peanut butter
1/4 c semi-sweet mini chocloate chips
2-3 Tbsp cooking oil canola
4 Tbsp maple syrup, or whatever syrup you have at home
2 Tbsp almond extract

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 325, prepare a large edged baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven
  • 2. IN Food processor. Place it together and slowly drop nuts in small portions at a time while pulsing them to a very chopped but semi whole stage. Pour nuts into a bowl
  • 3. IN food processor slowly drop the dried fruits in small amounts Pulsing . ADD ALMOND EXTRACT AND CANOLA OIL It will get gummy and stick, stop open and scrap off with spatula. continue till all is chopped. Scrap into a bowl. Use rubber spatula to combine nuts fruit and peanut butter. I Also added about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to smooth it out. Press mixture onto parchment paper.. Flatten out with another sheet on top or with slightly oiled hands. Spread all over the pan. Bake about 18 minutes watching to see it doesnt burn. I pulled mine out and pour maple syrup over the top spread it over and then baked another 12 minutes. remove from heat . Press flat with metal spatula . Cut into squares and leave it flat. Let it cool completely.Lift the squares off and store in container with wax paper layers. U can cut them into bars if you prefer

HUDSON'S BAY BREAD (HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS)



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I can't explain how good these are. They are perfect snacks for camping/hiking trips. a great thing about them is that you can add or take away some ingredients, like the peanuts. I like to put in mini m&m's. My husband loves this stuff, but tells me I can only make it once a year, usually during the summer when we go on a big camping trip, mainly because of it's fat/sugar content - you have to be careful with this stuff- it's addicting! and I'm not sure about the servings, i just guessed :) UPDATE: Sorry about the typing error with the heating times, it is correct now.

Provided by cookin_nurse

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

9 cups oats
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 cups sugar
2 cups margarine, melted
1/2 cup peanuts
4 cups chocolate chips

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350.
  • in a large bowl stir all the ingredients together.
  • Press 1/2 inch thick onto a 9x18 inch cookie sheet.
  • bake at 350 for about 15 minutes, until the mixture is bubbly,
  • Remove from oven and let cool (this is very important, it will become very crumbly if you don't allow it to cool completely)
  • Cut into small pieces and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.8, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 6.8, Sodium 148.2, Carbohydrate 66.6, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 31.3, Protein 9.6

HOMEMADE CHEWY GRANOLA BARS



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Make and share this Homemade Chewy Granola Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 24 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup wheat germ
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 13x9-inch pan.
  • In a large bowl combine brown sugar,peanut butter,corn syrup,margarine and vanilla,blend well.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Press evenly into greased pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Cool 1 hour.
  • Cut into bars.

HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS



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Make and share this Homemade Granola Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HeidiRenee

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup raisins
1 cup craisins (optional)
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 F (160C).
  • Grease baking sheet well. (Or use parchment paper).
  • Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Stir in melted butter and sweetened condensed milk.
  • Mix well and pour onto baking sheet.
  • Press down evenly with your hands using waxed paper.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown (could be as long as 40-45 minutes depending on how crunchy you want them).
  • Cool for 15 minutes and cut.
  • Let cool completely and store in airtight container.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 14.3, Sodium 50.6, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 17.9, Protein 8.2

INA'S HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS



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Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c old-fashioned oatmeal
1 c sliced almonds
1 c shredded coconut, loosely packed
1/2 c toasted wheat germ
3 T unsalted butter
2/3 c honey
1/4 c light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 1/2 t pure vanilla extract
1/4 t kosher salt
1/2 c chopped pitted dates
1/2 c chopped dried apricots
1/2 c 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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of oats. This will give your granola bars a more complex texture and flavor. You can use any combination of rolled oats, quick-cooking oats, and steel-cut oats.
  • Don't overcook the oats. If you overcook them, they will become mushy and your granola bars will be too soft. Cook the oats until they are just tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Use a variety of nuts and seeds. This will add flavor, texture, and healthy fats to your granola bars. Some good options include almonds, walnuts, pecans, chia seeds, and flax seeds.
  • Use a natural sweetener. This will help keep your granola bars healthy. You can use honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make granola bars. Try different combinations of ingredients and find what you like best.

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 a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of granola bars that are sure to please everyone.

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