Everyone is trying to be or stay healthier these days. There are a lot of products on the market that promise you they are healthy, but most probably they are not 100% healthy. Having a quick, healthy and nutritious snack is probably on everybody’s list, and that’s why today we are making homemade granola bars!
We’ve talked about granola in a previous post and I hope we all agreed that homemade granola is the healthiest option.
Related: Granola 101: What Is It, How You Can Make It and Is It Healthy?
Beside the crunchy snack that is delicious with milk or yogurt, granola bars are easy to make and handy to carry around.
Here’s what you will need!
Servings: 12 bars | Prep. Time: 15 mins | Waiting Time: 2-3 hours | Cook Time: n/a | Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients:
- 250 grams homemade granola
- 150 grams dried fruits (dates base recommended)
- a few tablespoons of water
Tools:
- food processor or blender
- air tight container
- sharp knife
- baking paper
Method:
- Add the dried fruits in the food processor and blend until a paste is formed. From time to time add some water to make the mixture thinner and easier to blend.
- Mix the paste with the homemade granola, until everything is well combined.
- Lay an air tight container with backing paper to prevent the homemade granola bars mixture from sticking. Add the mixture in the container and flat it out.
- Leave it in the fridge for a coupe of hours, or until the mixture is hard.
- Take the huge granola bar out and cut it to desired size.
Keep in air tight container in the fridge up to two weeks.
The dried fruit paste will turn really thick and you have to add some water to blend it smooth.
I like to add water mixed with a few tablespoons of lemon juice for flavour and freshness.
The result probably doesn’t have the most appetizing colour, but it will contribute to delish granola bars.
What is really great about this recipe is that you can control the amount of sugar it’s in it. Also, if you have any preferences regarding the dried fruits, or you’re allergic to some, you can control that too.
Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty. The bars will taste better this way, that what my Mum says.
These bars are quite compact. I chopped them in large cubes for storage, but honestly, one cube was more than enough for me. If you’d like them fluffier, add some puffed rice or any other puffed grain. It will make them lighter and crunchier.
I said it already, and I will say it, again and again, both homemade granola bars and granola are great because you have lots of possibilities. You can create your very own type of granola, perfect for your taste and needs.
Have you ever made homemade granola bars, do you like them? Also, please let me know what you think of the new recipe format. 🙂
20 comments
This recipe is so easy!! Thank you for sharing it!
These look absolutely freaking amazing! Soooo much better than store bought. And, healthier too!
I love this! I am always looking for great recipes for energy bars and granola bars for my kids to help them sustain through the busy school day and after school activities like soccer and dance. Thank you for this – I will be trying this recipe this weekend.
What a great idea! I make my own granola just about every week. I love how simple these are!
I recently found out that I am allergic to all nuts and seeds (after being a lover of all things granola!). However, my 17 year old has recently discovered the wonders of granola, so I know she will appreciate this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
These look amazing and easy to make! Thank you for sharing.
I need to try this! I’ve never made homemade granola bars before!
I’ve never tried making homemade granola bars before, but this makes me want to! I like granola bars, but I have a picky palette, so I don’t always like all of the ingredients they put in granola bars. If I made my own, I could choose what I put in! I definitely want to give these a try.
That’s the major advantage of making homemade granola and bars. Hope you’ll find the perfect recipe for you.
Wow! Who knew this would be so easy? I love granola but not granola bars. Maybe I need to give them a second chance!
You can make parfaits with granola, if bars are not your thing.
These sound amazing and look so easy to make!! My daughter loves trying new recipes, this is definitely on the list!
I never thought to make a fruit paste for granola bars, I have to try these!! I usually just stick with nut butter so I’m going to pin this to try this weekend 🙂
Oh these look so good! I might have to try making these for myself soon.
These look amazing! The perfect harmony of delicious and healthy. Can’t wait to try it.
Homemade is always the best, and OMG do these look amazing!! Can’t wait to try them!
I love granola bars, but never even considered making them myself! I figured they’d be more complicated than they are, so I would have never attempted it without reading your post! Love it! Thanks for sharing! Pinning!
These look so delicious! Love having healthy recipes that are perfect for those on-the-go days!
-Jennifer
https://maunelegacy.com
These sound delicious! I need to make these for my son. Who is super picky and maybe if he helps he’ll want to eat them.
From a former picky kid, I could tell you I hated dried fruits. I accepted some dried apricots from time to time. I didn’t like the texture of dried fruits, but maybe in a granola bar is not too obvious. Your son could definitely help with the mixing part.
Hope your son will like them, Jessica!