These8 easy granola bar recipescome together in a snap for a no-fuss, no-bake healthy snack. Made with oats, honey, nut butter, and EIGHT different flavor mix-ins, you’ll find the perfect granola bar mixture for your dream granola bar!

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Homemade granola bars are awesome! Theytaste delicious, travel well, are just plain easy to make, and are inexpensive.Needa snack for preschool, after t-ball, or to take in the car to a game? Granola bars will be there, no matter what needs to be done! This recipe makes perfectly chewy granola bars.

One of the best things about granola bars is that they are highly customizable. You can make your own at home,changing the ingredients to suit your preferences.This allows you to control the amount of sugar used and avoid any additives or preservatives found in some store-bought bars.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Prep Ahead:Thesestore super well in the fridge or freezer.
Easy Snack:These are a superhealthy snack and packed with nutrients.
Make At Home:They are quick and easy to make at home withsimple ingredients you have on handin the pantry. No more granola bars from the grocery store.
Great Consistency:These bars have a chewy texture, just the way my family likes their granola bars!

Recipe Ingredients

Old-fashioned rolled oats
Nuts
Honey
Butter –unsalted
Brown sugar
Vanilla extract

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

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How to Make Homemade Granola Bars

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Step 1:Toast the nuts and oats and boil the sugar, butter, and honey.

Step 2:Add the wet ingredients and dry ingredients to a bowl and stir.

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Step 3:Press the mixture into a pan and refrigerate to set.

Step 4:Remove from the pan, cut, and enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

How do you get granola bars to stick together?

Press the bars into the pan very firmly. I normally grease the bottom of a glass cup or measure up and use it to stamp down the mixture in the pan.

How long do granola bars last?

They last a good long while just at room temperature in an airtight container and even longer in the fridge! I’d say 5-7 days on the counter and 10+ cold in the fridge.

Can I use maple syrup in place of the honey?

Yes, it will work fine, but you will need to cook it a few minutes longer since the syrup has more moisture than the honey.

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Expert Tips

Honey Fans:If you like astronger honey flavor,use 1/3 cup honey and 1/4 cup brown sugar in this recipe.
Chocolate Tip:If you are going to add chocolate, you’ll want towait until the hot honey and oat mixture cools a little bitand is closer to room temperature (about 15 minutes), or all the chocolate chips will melt (it still tastes great but doesn’t look as nice).
Toasting is Good:Toasting the nuts and oats is optional, making the granola bars taste like cookies. I highly recommend it.
Great for Trips:Granola bars make an excellent on-the-go food. Pack up a tote bag with these bars,some maple banana muffins, and drinks, and you’re ready for anytime hunger hits!

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Tips & Tricks for Making Homemade Granola Bars

Here are My 8 Granola Bar Variations

Blueberry Granola Bars

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Almonds
½ cup dried blueberries
¼ cup shredded coconut

Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola Bars

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Pecans
½ cup dried cherries
¼ cup dark chocolate chips

Tropical Granola Bars

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Cashews
½ cup chopped dried fruit (pineapple, mango, and mandarin oranges)
¼ cup coconut

White Chocolate Cranberry Granola Bars

Master mix
Almonds
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup white chocolate chips

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Granola Bars

Master mix
¼ cup creamy peanut butter (add this when you add the vanilla and salt and stir well to combine)
½ cup M&M’s
¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Granola Bars

Master mix
¼ cup creamy peanut butter (add this when you add the vanilla and salt and stir well to combine)
⅓ cup broken pretzel pieces
¼ cup peanut butter chips
¼ cup mini chocolate chips