{"id":291276,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-oat-granola-bars\/"},"modified":"2024-12-11T13:43:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T19:43:25","slug":"honey-oat-granola-bars","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-oat-granola-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Granola Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a wholesome snack that&#8217;s tasty and easy to make, don&#8217;t scroll past this delightfully chewy granola bar recipe. While many store-bought granola bars can come loaded with sugary sweets and not much of the healthy, satiating stuff, this recipe calls for a little bit of both\u2014without the seed oils. Loaded with nutritious oats, a touch of natural sweetness from the honey and completely customizable mix-ins, these bars are a delicious treat for an afternoon pick-me-up or for packing in your child&#8217;s lunch box for a mid-morning snack.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Granola Bars<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quick-cooking oats:\u00a0<\/strong>This heart-healthy grain keeps the bar perfectly chewy and satiating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown sugar:\u00a0<\/strong>Replace some of the sugar with pure maple syrup if you&#8217;d like a deeper, maple flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salted peanuts:\u00a0<\/strong>The salt in the peanuts helps balance the sweetness of these bars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Semisweet chocolate chips:\u00a0<\/strong>Chocolate chips are delicious in these bars, but you can sub dark chocolate chunks or even dried fruit, if you&#8217;d prefer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunflower kernels:\u00a0<\/strong>Sunflower kernels give a healthy boost of fat and bright, earthy flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter:\u00a0<\/strong>You&#8217;ll use butter to help with the texture of the bar and to keep the bars from crumbling after baking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Honey:\u00a0<\/strong>Pure honey adds a hint of natural flavor and sweetness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla extract:\u00a0<\/strong>Sub <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pancake-syrup\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pancake-syrup\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">homemade pancake syrup<\/a> in place of the vanilla for a bit of extra sweetness, if you&#8217;d like.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prepare the mixture<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2077623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Granola-Bars_TOHD24_38126_SoniaBozzo_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Prepare a 15x10x1-inch baking pan by greasing it and then lining it with parchment; set aside.<\/p>\n<p>In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, peanuts, chocolate chips and sunflower kernels. Stir gently to combine. Next, add the butter, honey and vanilla. Stir everything until combined (the mixture will be crumbly at this point). Press the mixture into the baking pan.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Bake the bars<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2077624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Granola-Bars_TOHD24_38126_SoniaBozzo_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bake the mixture until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool 15 minutes in the pan on a wire rack, then cut into bars. Cool completely before removing from the pan and storing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2077625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Granola-Bars_TOHD24_38126_SoniaBozzo_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Replace the chocolate:<\/strong> This granola bars recipe calls for chocolate chips, but raisins, craisins or other dried fruits are also a tasty way to enjoy these bars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dip the bars in chocolate:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-melt-chocolate-5-easy-ways\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-melt-chocolate-5-easy-ways\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Melt chocolate<\/a> and dip each bar in the chocolate before transferring to the fridge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get nutty: <\/strong>If you love peanut butter, substitute peanut butter morsels and extra nuts for the chocolate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Granola Bars<\/h2>\n<p>Once cooled, store granola bars in an airtight bag or container; you can keep them on the counter or in the fridge. These bars can be fairly sticky when stored together, so we recommend storing them with parchment between rows of bars.<\/p>\n<h3>How long do homemade granola bars last?<\/h3>\n<p>These delicious honey oat bars will last for about a week as long as they&#8217;re properly stored. Additionally, you can freeze granola bars for two to three months, as long as you store them properly. To do so, place bars on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Freeze them for a few hours or overnight until solid. Then transfer the frozen bars to an airtight container or bag.<\/p>\n<h2>Granola Bar Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2077626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Granola-Bars_TOHD24_38126_SoniaBozzo_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Why are my granola bars crumbling?<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve baked your bars for too long (or not long enough!), you risk crumbling upon handling. Another culprit? Too much sugar. Try reducing the brown sugar just a bit and adding a touch more honey. This will result in a chewier texture, keeping the bars together rather than them crumbling before you&#8217;ve even taken a bite.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I make my granola bars crunchy?<\/h3>\n<p>If you prefer a nice crunch to your bar, add egg whites and half the sugar called for in the recipe. This will make for a crunchy, tasty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bars\/granola-bars\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bars\/granola-bars\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">granola bar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>How can you make oatmeal granola bars vegan?<\/h3>\n<p>To make this chewy granola bar recipe vegan, replace the chocolate chips with vegan chocolate or with your favorite dried fruit. Swapping in coconut oil or a nut butter for the butter is our next tip, or mix the two if you want a slightly nutty taste.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My husband and I enjoy these honey oatmeal granola bars every day. It\u2019s a basic recipe to which you can add any of your favorite flavors. 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They came out perfectly!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Joline86"},"reviewBody":"I made this with my daughter and am very happy with the finished product. She enjoyed helping me in the kitchen. I omitted the nuts and the sunflower kernels because I didn't have any on hand. It is a bit sweet for my taste, but my kids approve. I baked for 20 minutes and cooled in the freezer. I think next time I will experiment with less brown sugar and other ingredients, such as dried fruit. Overall, great recipe and I will be making it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cwazykitty"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe.  I used chopped pecans instead of peanuts and added cherry infused craisins.  Yummy!  Make sure you really incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry so everything is moist and stays together.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-04-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bigmo9193"},"reviewBody":"These are another winner for my family - we love these granola bars!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-09-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jhennek"},"reviewBody":"When I tried these, they did not hold together. Maybe they did not cook long enough? It tasted good and made a good ice cream topping but I won't try them again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sambadojazz"},"reviewBody":"Anything with oats and honey in the recipe gets my attention, so I had to try these.  Good job.  Please fix the recipe, though.  These two sentences don't make sense together:  \"Cool 15 minutes on a wire rack; cut into squares. Cool completely before removing from pan.\"","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-09-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SmithSmith"},"reviewBody":"Way way too sweet and did not set hard enough for bars","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"38126","romance_copy_dek":"Chewy, flavorful and the perfect mix of sweet, salty and wholesome, these granola bars are a quick recipe to prep for an afternoon pick-me-up when you need a boost of energy.","enhanced_recipe_title":"Honey Oatmeal Granola Bars","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 cups quick-cooking oats","IngredientText":"4 cups quick-cooking oats"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup packed brown sugar","IngredientText":"1 cup packed brown sugar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup chopped salted peanuts","IngredientText":"1 cup chopped salted peanuts"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup semisweet chocolate chips","IngredientText":"1 cup semisweet chocolate chips"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup sunflower kernels","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup sunflower kernels"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3\/4 cup butter, melted","IngredientText":"3\/4 cup butter, melted"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2\/3 cup honey","IngredientText":"2\/3 cup honey"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Honey-Oatmeal-Granola-Bars_EXPS_TOHD24_38126_SoniaBozzo_social.jpg","RecipeId":38126,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Honey Oatmeal Granola Bars Recipe photo by Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Honey-Oatmeal-Granola-Bars_EXPS_TOHD24_38126_SoniaBozzo_social.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Jean","Lastname":"Boyce","City":"New Ulm","StateDescription":"Minnesota","IsCommunityCook":false,"TimeCallout":"Prep: 15 min. 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Bars can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months.<h3>What else can you mix into oatmeal granola bars?<\/h3>Try adding dried cranberries or cherries for some extra tanginess, and substitute the semisweet chocolate chips for dark or bittersweet chocolate. If you love peanut butter, substitute the chocolate for peanut butter morsels and extra nuts. Otherwise, give this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/granola-to-go-bars\/\">granola bar recipe<\/a> a try, full of different mix-ins like shredded coconut and more.<h3>How can you make oatmeal granola bars vegan?<\/h3>To make these oatmeal granola bars vegan, swap the chocolate chips for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-vegan-chocolate-bars\/\">vegan chocolate<\/a>, or replace them with a dried fruit instead. 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