Granola Bars – A quick and easy homemade granola bar recipe that is so much better than store bought!
My 6 year old takes cold lunch almost every day to school. I am always on the look out for healthier snacks and treats I can put in his lunch. The kid would live on crackers for snacks if I would let him. He is hit or miss with the store bought granola bars, so I have been on a mission to make a healthy homemade granola bar that he will eat. Well I have done it! He has even asked that he have this for the dessert in his lunch! If you follow me on Facebook you may remember me mentioning these the other day. They are super addicting, I was having a hard time staying away from them! Kind of defeats the purpose of a healthier snack if you eat twice as much 🙂
Tropical Traditions sent me a giant jar of coconut oil to try out. That stuff is amazing! I have used coconut oil in the past, and the smell is just wonderful. You get a hint of coconut in what you are making, which is perfect this time of year when everyone is longing for warmer weather. I decided to make homemade granola bars with the coconut oil, instead of butter. Best. Decision. Ever. (OK, maybe not EVER, but you get the idea) Seriously, pick up a jar today and make these!
I have made quite a few homemade granola bars over the past few years; some healthier than others. But these have become by far my favorite recipe. Check out the video I made just to show you who easy they are! I have cut back on the chocolate over the years, and they are just as good! So mix it up a little and try these homemade granola bars for you or your kids soon!
Granola Bars
Quick an easy granola bars you can make at home. Way better than the store bought kind.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan heat oil, peanut butter, and honey over a medium heat.
- Once melted and fully combined mix in the oats and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate chips are melted.
- Spread into a lined 8x8 pan.
- Put in fridge until completely set.
- Cut into squares. Store in fridge.
Notes
Adapted from Marathon Mom
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 207Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 0mgSodium 53mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 2gSugar 11gProtein 4g
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Michele @ Flavor Mosaic
Thursday 7th of November 2013
These sound awesome. Right up our alley. I'm pinning these to try later.
hawnee
Wednesday 8th of May 2013
Just made them! Soooooooooooo good and easy! I didn't add the extra chocolate and are still very sweet so might even cut back on the honey next time! I a So used almond butter.. I might add some chia seeds too!
Cathy
Sunday 6th of January 2013
My son is allergic to peanut butter, do you think i could substitute the peanut butter for something else? Thanks for your help.
Erin
Sunday 6th of January 2013
Is he allergic to all nuts? Almond Butter would work well. Sunbutter would be equally as good. I also have a recipe for Biscoff Granola Bars (https://dinnersdishesanddesserts.com/biscoff-granola-bars/) that doesn't have any kind of nut products. Hope you enjoy!
Girls En Ville
Tuesday 18th of September 2012
Hi There! I just found this recipe after signing up for Hellocotton!!! I cant wait to try it later on today to make for my boyfriend to take to work! Please look for the recipe posting soon, and I will of course link it back to you! Please check at www.girlsenville.blogspot.com Thanks! Megan (1/2 of Girls En Ville)
Sally
Thursday 2nd of February 2012
i am ALWAYS on the hunt for new granola bar recipes! i posted a couple peanut butter banana ones on my blog. I've never made them with coconut oil/chocolate though. YUM!