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    Healthy Homemade Granola Bars

    Published: Aug 22, 2019 · Modified: Aug 14, 2023 by Angela Paris · 4 Comments
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    Easy homemade granola bars full of healthy ingredients like dried blueberries and cranberries, along with pecans and mini chocolate chip.
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
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    Healthy Homemade Granola Bars are easy to make and SO delicious! You're going to want to save this recipe for our crunchy and slightly sweet granola bars studded with dried blueberries, cranberries, chia seeds and mini chocolate chips. #ad #barleans via @jugglingactmama

    Healthy Homemade Granola Bars are easy to make and SO delicious! You're going to want to save this recipe for our crunchy and slightly sweet granola bars studded with dried blueberries, cranberries and mini chocolate chips. Don't let that fool you, these bars are loaded with good nutrition, including chia and flax seeds among other ingredients.

    Close up of Blueberry Cranberry Granola Bars on a white table.

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    My extended family is really incredible, but they're not close enough to help with the last-minute mini-crisis moments that can put you over the edge.  Luckily, I have found an fantastic group of friends - fellow moms that are just trying to be the best moms they can be, while still staying sane.

    Close up of Healthy Homemade Granola Bars with dried blueberries and cranberries in a Bento style lunch box with red grapes and cucumber slices.

    Are granola bars really healthy?

    Many store bought granola bars contain a lot of sugar and can actually have as much fat and calories as candy bars! Making your homemade granola bars means you can control exactly what goes into them. I love this recipe because they are a good source of fiber and super convenient, too.

    close up of Healthy Homemade Granola Bars with dried blueberries and cranberries on a white wooden background
    Healthy Homemade Granola Bars with dried blueberries and cranberries are easy to make!

    Ingredients

    • Rolled Oats
    • Pecans
    • Honey
    • Coconut Oil
    • Light Brow Sugar
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Salt
    • Dried Cranberries and Blueberries
    • Mini Chocolate Chips
    • Barlean's Flax Oil
    • Barlean's Energy Blend

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F. Line the bottom and sides of a 9x9 square baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease with coconut oil.
    2. Toast the oats and pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 5 minutes. Stir and bake another 5 minutes until toasted lightly to bring out the flavor. Use the parchment paper to transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the Barlean's Energy Blend and set aside.
    3. Combine the coconut oil, honey and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Stir until the coconut oil melts and the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add the flax oil and vanilla extract.
    4. Pour the coconut oil mixture over the toasted oats and pecans. Mix well. Let cool about 5 minutes before adding the dried fruit and mini chocolate chips. Stir to combine.
    5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared 9x9 pan and use the back of a spatula to firmly press the mixture into the pan. Pack the mixture down tightly to ensure that they will stick together.
    6. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours. Using the parchment paper, lift the bars out of the pan and set them onto a cutting board. Cut into 12 pieces.

    Recipe Variations

    • Use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
    • Instead of pecans, use chopped almonds or walnuts.
    • Add ¼ cup of sunflower or chia seeds.
    • Swap out the dried blueberries and/or cranberries for other dried fruit like apricots, raisins,  or mangos.

    Note about variations: If you add additional ingredients like nuts or seeds, you may need to add a little more liquid to help keep the correct ratio between wet and dry ingredients.

    Close up of Healthy Homemade Granola Bars with dried blueberries and cranberries in a Bento style lunch box with red grapes and cucumber slices.
    These granola bars make a great addition to any lunch box!

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    Healthy Homemade Granola Bars

    The whole family will love these crunchy, slightly sweet granola bars. They make a great snack anytime of day!

    Blueberry Cranberry Granola Bars Recipe

    Easy homemade granola bars full of healthy ingredients like dried blueberries and cranberries, along with pecans and mini chocolate chip.
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Healthy Homemade Granola Bars
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 bars
    Calories: 139kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Liquid Measuring Cup
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Wooden Spoon
    • Spoonula
    • Parchment Paper
    • Baking Sheet
    • 9x9 baking pan

    Ingredients

    • 2-½ cups rolled oats
    • ½ cup pecans chopped
    • ⅓ cup honey
    • ¼ cup coconut oil
    • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup dried cranberries
    • ¼ cup dried blueberries
    • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
    • 1 tablespoon Barlean's flax oil
    • 2 tablespoons Barlean's Energy Blend Flax, Chia, Coconut, Panax Ginseng
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F. Line the bottom and sides of a 9x9 square baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease with coconut oil.
    • Toast the oats and pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 5 minutes. Stir and bake another 5 minutes until toasted lightly to bring out the flavor. Use the parchment paper to transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the Barlean's Energy Blend and set aside.
      2-½ cups rolled oats, ½ cup pecans, 2 tablespoons Barlean's Energy Blend
    • Combine the coconut oil, honey and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Stir until the coconut oil melts and the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add the flax oil and vanilla extract.
      ⅓ cup honey, ¼ cup coconut oil, ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon Barlean's flax oil
    • Pour the coconut oil mixture over the toasted oats and pecans. Mix well. Let cool about 5 minutes before adding the dried fruit and mini chocolate chips. Stir to combine.
      ¼ cup dried cranberries, ¼ cup dried blueberries, ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, ¼ teaspoon salt
    • Transfer the mixture into the prepared 9x9 pan and use the back of a spatula to firmly press the mixture into the pan. Pack the mixture down tightly to ensure that they will stick together.
    • Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours. Using the parchment paper, lift the bars out of the pan and set them onto a cutting board. Cut into 12 pieces.

    Notes

    Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week. For harder bars, store in the refrigerator.
     

    Granola Bar Recipes Variations:

    • Use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
    • Instead of pecans, use chopped almonds or walnuts.
    • Add ¼ cup of sunflower or chia seeds.
    • Swap out the dried blueberries and/or cranberries for other dried fruit like apricots, raisins,  or mangos.
    Note about variations: If you add additional ingredients like nuts or seeds, you may need to add a little more liquid to help keep the correct ratio between wet and dry ingredients.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bar | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    1. Phoebe S says

      October 06, 2017 at 8:36 am

      5 stars
      I love making my own granola bars! I never thought of using dried blueberries though, I can't wait to try these.

      Reply
    2. Brenda says

      October 06, 2017 at 8:37 am

      5 stars
      I like the idea of using coconut oil instead of butter for these granola bars! Thanks for the give away 🙂

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      • Ang Paris says

        October 07, 2017 at 9:49 am

        good luck!

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    3. Penny Sullivan says

      October 18, 2017 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      They look amazing!

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