I recently told you about the bars I have been making for my daughter’s lunch. It’s one of our favorite lunch box treats, the Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar. But I’m always up for variety. I don’t want her to get burned out on the same old thing.
Well, the other day I was reading Deeba’s blog Passionate about Baking and she had made and ♥LOVED♥ these chewy granola bars, I’m always in awe of Deeba, her food, her pictures, and her French Macarons! If you have never been to Deeba’s site, you must. It’s beautiful!
So I knew I had to give these granola bars a try!
The good thing about these bars, is that you can personalize them to fit your taste.
You could add cranberries, cherries, or raisins.
Pecans, walnut, or pistachios.
Wheat germ, flax seed, or sesame seed.
How about white chocolate and macadamia nuts.
Ohhh, the possibilities are endless.
I made mine with chocolate chips , unsweetened coconut and pecans. (Did I tell you how good these were?) I doubled the batch and gave you the recipe as I made them. Next time, I’ll add some flax seed.
These are so much better then any store bought granola bar that I’ve ever bought.
They are
- easy to make,
- easy to change up flavors,
- easy on the pocketbook!
They were thick, chewy,and just plain delicious!
I hope you will give these a try. You wont be sorry!
Thick, Chewy Granola Bars
Recipe found at Passionate About Baking
Recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen
Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour
Ingredients:
3 cups quick rolled oats
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup oat flour (or 1/3 cup oats, processed till finely ground in a food processor) I used a Spelt flour but I think whole wheat flour would work just fine!
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4-6 cups dried fruits and nuts
2/3 cup peanut butter
12 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup honey
4 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoon water
- Preheat the oven to350.
- Line an 9″ x 13″ x 2″ pan in one direction with parchment paper, allowing it to go up the opposing sides. Lightly grease the parchment paper and the exposed pan.
- Stir together all the dry ingredients, including the fruit and nuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla, melted butter, syrup or honey, and water.
- Mix the wet ingredients with the dry until the mixture is evenly crumbly. Spread in the prepared pan, pressing firmly.
- Bake the bars for 30 to 40 minutes, until brown around the edges . They willl set completely, when cooled.
Once cool, a serrated knife to cut the bars into squares. ,Store in an airtight container. They also freeze well.
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Wow those look absolutely perfect!
These bars sound fantastic, definitely a must try!
They were good! I like your variation on them!!
These look wonderful. I love homemade granola bars… I just bought some dried apricots and pecans to make some and I think I’ll give your a try!
Great snack for any time of the day! mmmm!
They’re so loaded with yummy goodness! I think I should make these to take on my upcoming trip.
Homemade is best. These look superb!
Oh wow! They look and sound wonderful. I really like the idea of homemade granola bars. I’m saving this one.
That looks like the oatmeal bars I always bring along with me wherever I go. I didn’t know I can make one with your recipe. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
So much better than store bought!
oooo so excited you posted this! Can’t wait to make them!
These look excellent! So much better than store-bought, love that you can personalize them.
these look absolutely delicious!!
So much better than store-bought! I definitely have to give this a try, thanks for sharing it.
Ooh! These look great. I’ve really been into making granola and granola bars lately. I have a new recipe to try!
They look fantastic Megan! I can tell that they are chewy and delicious just by the photo.
Deeba is always inspiring! These look so tasty and better than anything you could buy. I keep a stash of granola bars in my desk at work, so I should definitely get in the habit of making my own!
I bookmarked this too! These look great, I know my daughter would love them
Megan, you have convinced me I must make these. Grumpy loves chewy….and I will add the flax seed when I do make them!
I was just at Deeba’s site this morning admiring her coffee biscotti….I LOVE her photos and recipes!
Such a tempting looking treat! Many thanks.
Oh you are precious Megan… *BLUSH* thanks for the mention! Would you believe that I just made a fourth batch of your energy bars today! Yay you!!
These look really good and I love the way you can adapt them by adding different ingredients. Will definitely have to try them.
OH these look so good! But me and making bars of any kind is a recipe for disaster. I can’t make the darn things no matter which recipe I use!
Those bars look fantastic! I am going to have to try them out on my boys as snacks for their lunchboxes.
awesome bars ..thanks for sharing
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I’ve been telling myself forever that I need to try making these – maybe you have inspired me to finally do it!