Homemade Granola bars
My kids love the chewy granola bars we get in the stores, but I hate their price. A $2-$3 box only includes about 8 itty-bitty bars that are gone in two bites. I've been experimenting with making homemade granola bars, and the recipe I've landed on is pretty good. These would be great for after-school snacks. The best part is that it only requires four ingredients and takes just a few minutes to make!
Easy Four-Ingredient Homemade Granola Bars
2 C. quick oats
1/2 C. honey
1/2 C. brown sugar
1 stick butter or margarine, softened
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine all the ingredients above and mix thoroughly. If desired, add nuts or chocolate chips. Grease a 9×13 jelly roll pan. Press the oats mixture down in greased pan and bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool and break into pieces. If you prefer bars, it's best to gently cut a little bit before the bars have cooled, then once cool cut the rest of the way.
Thanks to my friend Amy for sharing her recipe!
I always thought making granola bars was hard. I just whipped up this recipe and they are in the oven now. Super easy! Can’t wait to try different ways. I put cinnamon baking chips in mine this time. Thanks for this easy recipe!
I am going to try these this weekend!!
Could I substitute applesauce for the brown sugar or would it make it too loose?
I made this recipe, taste great but it crumbs up if you don’t cook it long rough. I am going to try baking it longer next time. Only the outside edges keep in bar form.The kids love it and I do too. It reminds me of a big oatmeal cookie. We add some sunflower seeds and dried cranberries. So good,gluten and corn syrup free. Such a winner!
i love this recipie im 12 and for my heath class i had to make something heathy and i made this everyone lovedit. im a big baker and this is one is one of my favorits it quick easy and delisous!!!!!!!!!!! YUM!!!!!!!!
Thanks,
Allie
Thank you so much for this. I have 4 kids. This will be tried. 🙂
These are so good! My girls (12,10, and 4) love them. They say these are way better than the store-bought granola bars.
How can you store these for an easy on the go breakfast?
I know they wouldn’t be as healthy but what if you took some chocolate chips and melted them then spread that on top? Or mix chocolate chips and peanut butter to spread on top. Just a thought.
You can wrap in wax paper or parchment paper to store and take with you.
I loved your recipe and they turned out great. I posted a link to your site in my blog post about them 🙂
I’m glad you liked them, Laura!
Are these chewy or more crispy?