Best 6 Too Good Granola Bars Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with our delectable Too Good Granola Bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your senses. These irresistible bars are meticulously crafted with a medley of wholesome ingredients, ensuring a perfect balance of sweetness, crunch, and chewiness. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil three tempting variations of this classic treat: The Original, The Chocolatey, and The Fruity. Each recipe offers a unique flavor profile, catering to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Whether you're a traditionalist seeking the classic granola bar experience or an adventurer craving something more decadent or vibrant, these recipes have got you covered. Prepare to elevate your snacking game with our Too Good Granola Bars, the perfect accompaniment to your active lifestyle or a guilt-free indulgence.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BASE GRANOLA BAR RECIPE



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The base recipe for 8 easy homemade granola bar recipes that come together in a snap. Variations include peanut butter chocolate, M&M, Sweet and Salty, and more!

Provided by Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup nuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cups total extra mix-ins (about 1/4 cup of 3 different ingredients such as dried fruits, coconut, chocolate chips, etc. please see the post following the recipe for 8 options)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment or foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Place the oats and nuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly toasted.
  • While the oats are toasting, add the honey, butter, and brown sugar to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Let the mixture bubble, while stirring, for 1 minute and then remove from the heat.
  • Place the nuts and oats in a large bowl.
  • Stir in the vanilla and salt to the butter mixture. Pour this mixture over the oat and nut mixture and stir to combine. Add any extra ingredients (except for chocolate) and stir to combine. Make sure none of the oats are dry.
  • If you are adding chocolate, wait about 15 minutes for the mixture to cool a bit before adding the chocolate and then stirring to combine.
  • Place all of the oat mixture in the prepared pan. Use a rubber spatula or the bottom of a greased measuring cup to press the mixture into the pan. Press it in very firmly, this is what makes the bars stick together.
  • Chill the granola bars for at least 2 hours. Lift the bars from the pan using the edges of the foil or parchment and place them on a cutting board. Cut into desired shape/sizes and serve.
  • Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. If you are stacking the granola bars place a piece of parchment between the layers to help prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Sugar 7.9 g, Sodium 38.4 mg, Fat 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 7.1 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg

GRANOLA BARS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h

Yield 16 (2-inch) squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces old-fashioned rolled oats, approximately 2 cups
1 1/2 ounces raw sunflower seeds, approximately 1/2 cup
3 ounces sliced almonds, approximately 1 cup
1 1/2 ounces wheat germ, approximately 1/2 cup
6 ounces honey, approximately 1/2 cup
1 3/4 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 1/4 cup packed
1-ounce unsalted butter, plus extra for pan
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 1/2 ounces chopped dried fruit, any combination of apricots, cherries or blueberries

Steps:

  • Butter a 9 by 9-inch glass baking dish and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread the oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, and wheat germ onto a half-sheet pan. Place in the oven and toast for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In the meantime, combine the honey, brown sugar, butter, extract and salt in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook until the brown sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Once the oat mixture is done, remove it from the oven and reduce the heat to 300 degrees F. Immediately add the oat mixture to the liquid mixture, add the dried fruit, and stir to combine. Turn mixture out into the prepared baking dish and press down, evenly distributing the mixture in the dish and place in the oven to bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS



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Here is a good alternative to a commercially made granola bar. It's a flexible recipe, allowing for any number of additions: dried cherries, pistachios, peanuts, dates, orange zest. You could substitute a dried fruit purée (directions are in the notes) for the honey and brown sugar, providing a complex twist on the binding agents. You could add chocolate. Coconut. The possibilities are endless.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn
3 cups any good, not-too-sweet granola

Steps:

  • Put the honey, brown sugar, and oil in a small pot and bring to a boil. Put the granola in a large bowl and pour the sugar mixture over the top while mixing; stir until the granola is well coated.
  • Press into an 8- or 9-inch square pan and let cool in the fridge. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 753, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 130 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 34 milligrams, Sugar 98 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHEWY GRANOLA BARS



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I "borrowed" this recipe from the kitchen at my college because I fell in love with these bars. They are so much better than store-bought, and you can add or subtract ingredients as you wish. They make a perfect on-the-go snack; a much healthier alternative to chips or cookies, especially for kids (Great for lunch boxes!)

Provided by Manda

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4-1/2 cup butter or 1/4-1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups crisp rice cereal (Rice Krispies)
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° and lightly grease or spray 9 x 13 pan.
  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
  • Blend in honey, vanilla and egg.
  • In separate bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add flour mixture gradually to sugar mixture and beat until combined.
  • By hand, stir in almonds, chocolate chips and oats until well mixed.
  • Press mixture firmly in bottom of greased pan, and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes, or until light golden brown.
  • Cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 157.1, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 25.1, Protein 4.7

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

GRANOLA BARS (GOOD EATS)



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Make and share this Granola Bars (Good Eats) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bgriddle

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces old fashioned oats, approximately 2 cups
1 1/2 ounces raw sunflower seeds, approximately 1/2 cup
3 ounces sliced almonds, approximately 1 cup
1 1/2 ounces wheat germ, approximately 1/2 cup
6 ounces honey, approximately 1/2 cup
1 3/4 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 1/4 cup packed
1 ounce unsalted butter, plus extra for pan
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 1/2 ounces dried cherries (any combination) or 6 1/2 ounces dried blueberries (any combination)

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x9-inch glass baking dish and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Spread the oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, and wheat germ onto a half-sheet pan. Place in the oven and toast for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In the meantime, combine the honey, brown sugar, butter, extract and salt in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook until the brown sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Once the oat mixture is done, remove it from the oven and reduce the heat to 300°F Immediately add the oat mixture to the liquid mixture, add the dried fruit, and stir to combine. Turn mixture out into the prepared baking dish and press down, evenly distributing the mixture in the dish and place in the oven to bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.1, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 59.3, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 12.2, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your granola bars.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the granola bars tough.
  • Press the granola mixture firmly into the pan. This will help the bars hold together.
  • Bake the granola bars until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the granola bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

These 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 flavor combinations to choose from, you're sure to find a recipe that you love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give these granola bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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