Granola Bars Recipe

Name: Granola Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups Rolled Oats (not Quick Oats); 4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted, Plus More For Greasing; 1/4 cups Vegetable Or Canola Oil; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Brown Sugar; 1/2 cups Honey; 1/4 cups Apple Juice; 1/4 cups Molasses; 3 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1-1/2 cup Rice Krispies; 1 cup Wheat Germ; 1/2 cups Finely Chopped Pecans; 1/4 cups Roughly Chopped Almonds; 8 ounces, weight Milk Chocolate Or Chocolate Almond Bark, Melted (optional)

Servings: persons

6 cups Rolled Oats (not Quick Oats)
4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted, Plus More For Greasing
1/4 cups Vegetable Or Canola Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 cups Honey
1/4 cups Apple Juice
1/4 cups Molasses
3 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1-1/2 cup Rice Krispies
1 cup Wheat Germ
1/2 cups Finely Chopped Pecans
1/4 cups Roughly Chopped Almonds
8 ounces, weight Milk Chocolate Or Chocolate Almond Bark, Melted (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a bowl, toss the oats with the canola oil, melted butter and salt. Spread the mixture out on 2 baking sheets and toast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the pan twice and making sure they don't burn. Remove from the oven and set aside.
3
Reduce the heat to 325 degrees F.
4
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, apple juice and molasses. Heat the mixture slowly, stirring until all combined. Stir in the vanilla.
5
Toss together the toasted oats, rice cereal, wheat germ, pecans and almonds. Pour in the sugar mixture, stirring as you pour. Toss to combine; it will be sticky!
6
Press into 1 baking sheet (thoroughly greased with butter, or line pan with foil and grease foil) and bake until golden, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Cut pieces with a sharp knife and remove from the pan.
7
OPTIONAL
8
Dip the cooled granola bars straight into the melted chocolate so that the top is plain and the bottom is chocolate-covered. Set on parchment until set, sticking in the fridge to hasten this along if necessary.
9
Yum yum!

1616

kcal

Calories

Fat

227

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups Rolled Oats (not Quick Oats), 4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted, Plus More For Greasing, 1/4 cups Vegetable Or Canola Oil, 1 teaspoon Salt, and more.

Yes, Granola Bars falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Granola Bars

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