Best Ever Granola Bars Recipe

Craving a healthy and delicious treat? These customizable granola bars are unbelievably easy to make and perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth! Chewy or crispy, chocolatey or nutty – throw in your favorite ingredients and create the perfect bar in just 25 minutes. This recipe is incredibly versatile, making it ideal for using up pantry staples. Get ready for the best granola bars you'll ever taste!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 224 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Best Ever Granola Bars

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Best Ever Granola Bars

  • Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • Butter
  • Rolled Oats
  • 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal (optional)
  • Slivered Almonds
  • Sunflower Seeds
  • Mini Chocolate Chip

How to Make Best Ever Granola Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a small (8x8 inch) baking pan.
  2. Combine oats, rice krispies (optional), brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Add peanut butter, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil. Mix well to combine.
  4. Stir in your choice of mix-ins (see ingredient suggestions below).
  5. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and set. For chewier bars, reduce baking time to 18-20 minutes. For crispier bars, bake for 25-28 minutes.
  7. Let the granola bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

64g

Fat

23g

Carbs

8g