This Crunchy Granola Bar Recipe is super easy to make and is a tasty snack that can be taken on the go. Add it to your must bake list!
In the last few months I have been experimenting with all kinds of healthier recipes as we try to reduce the amount of processed foods that we eat. These Crunchy Granola Bars are one of our family favorites so far. They are super simple to make and you can swap out many of the ingredients for different flavour combinations. Here’s the crunchy granola bar recipe…
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Ingredients that you will need:
- 5 1/2 cups oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 3/4 cup honey
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp cinnamon
This recipe makes a lot of granola bars! I love that they last longer than a day or two and are perfect for school lunches. I store them in an air tight container in the cupboard for up to two weeks.
How to make crunchy granola bars:
- Place honey and brown sugar in a small sauce pan and dissolve over medium heat until combined.
- Add vanilla and cinnamon.
- Pour this mixture over the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Press the mixture onto a tinfoil lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees until golden (about 30 minutes).
Tips for school lunch meal planning:
- Prepare meals in advance whenever possible. Portion them out into individual servings and store in the freezer for up to three months.
- Create “one pot” family style meals for quick dinners then use the leftovers for lunch the next day.
- Pack ingredients in 1 gallon size ziploc bags (aff link) for flexible storage in the freezer.
- Plan meals that use similar ingredients to help make packing and planning easy. My kids love these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins and this Pizza Bun recipe.
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Crunchy Granola Bar Recipe
This Crunchy Granola Bar Recipe is super easy to make and is a tasty snack that can be taken on the go. Add it to your must bake list!
Ingredients
- 5 1/2 cups oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 3/4 cup honey
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Place honey and brown sugar in a small sauce pan and dissolve over medium heat until combined.
- Add vanilla and cinnamon.
- Pour this mixture over the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Press the mixture onto a tinfoil lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees until golden (about 30 minutes).
- Cut the baked granola into bars immediately, careful the sheet pan will be hot!
- Allow the bars to cool before separating.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 212Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 25mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 3gSugar: 20gProtein: 5g
All values are approximate and based on ingredients used by the recipe writer. Always calculate your own individual nutritional values for the most accurate calculation.
I hope that you enjoy this crunchy granola bar recipe!
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How big is the baking sheet? 9×13?
Yes, 9×13 :)
What temperature do you bake at?
Oh edited to add – 350 degrees. Thanks! xo
How will it turns out when I don’t use baking sheet? Will it burnt?
Can you dry/dehydrate them to last longer?
Yes for sure!
My granola burned on the bottom and I only cooked it for 14 mins. I used a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. 275 is too hot for a metal pan.
I made this but they didn’t come out as bars. They feel apart.
Oh no! Sorry to hear that.
Simple to make and better than store bought. Made with real ingredients we are familiar with. These are a healthy basic granola bar anyone can enjoy anytime! Thank you!
If you add blueberries, would you recommend fresh or frozen, what quantity, and how would you add them to mix? Sorry for elementary questions, but I am not a cook.
Thank you.
AJ
I would actually recommend dried blueberries or any other dried fruit but not fresh.
I like granola with my yogurt. Would this recipe work if not in bars?
Sure would!
Does it matter what kind of oats you use?
Rolled oats work best.
I made it, when I first took it out of the oven they were so soft, but I let it cool and it was the perfect consistency, but how do you
make the bars? Because I made a mess and end it up just breaking it with my hands, do you do it when it’s soft after you just take it out of oven?
Yes, cut them into bars right away :)
Hi I’m going to chime in , do you cut them into bars before baking or immediately after baking ?
Thanks
Immediately after baking :)
30 minutes at 375???? I should have known better. Hi there, smoke alarm. Completely ruined.
cook them for 15 minutes max, and maybe reduce temp to 350. Unless you like eating charcoal (exaggerated but you get it).
I’m so sorry that happened to you! Yes, please watch these carefully as ovens and bake time may vary.