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Homemade Granola Bars

08/27/2014 By Tammi 66 Comments

Supplies have been purchased, labelled and ready to go. Clothing has been bought and washed. I even dug out the lunch bags from the back of the cupboard. It’s back to school season!

This year marks the first that all 3 of my children will be in school all day. In other words, it’s the first time I get ‘a days break’ from them in 10 years. 10 years!

Can you tell I’m excited?

I’m so excited, I even made my own Easy Homemade Granola Bars, people! Oh yeah, I’ve been busy making and freezing all kinds of lunches and snacks, muffins too. I’m THAT excited.

Homemade Granola Bars for Back to School. Easy, simple and versatile recipe that freezes well and can be made in batches and used later

Thing is, these Homemade Granola Bars are insanely easy and so good. Better than any I’d ever tasted. One batch makes about 15 bars, and they freeze well which is perfect for sticking into that lunch box.

My plan is to make this recipe a couple times a month all year long. Yes, it’s THAT GOOD.

 

Homemade Granola Bars for Back to School. Easy, simple and versatile recipe that freezes well and can be made in batches and used later

Homemade Granola Bars

Author: Tammi @ My Organized Chaos
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups quick oats
  • 1 cup rice crispy cereal
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup of honey
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • dash of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup of sunflower seeds

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the oats, cereal and coconut.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium high heat - melt the butter.  Then, add the honey, brown sugar and salt.
  3. Stir together and when the boil reaches all the way around the edges of the pan - stop stirring and begin timing.  Leave be for boil for 2 minutes but keep an eye on it so it doesn't overflow yet stays boiling.
  4. After the 2 minutes, take off the heat and stir in the vanilla and cinnamon.
  5. Pour the butter mixture over the oats using a rubber spatula.
  6. Mix the ingredients together until the oat mixture is completely coated.
  7. Mix in the raisins, dried cranberries, chocolate chips and sunflower seeds.
  8. Drop all into a 9x9 *lightly greased* pan and press firmly with your hand until level and packed.
  9. Place pan in the fridge for 20 minutes then cut to desired bar size.

   

Packed with so many great ingredients, it has both the granola and a sweet taste that is the perfect combination. This recipe is also very versatile, meaning you can add more raisins if you wish or omit the dried cranberries if desired. Just take a look at the additions and you could very easily tweek it to your own preferred taste.

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My first batch was eaten by us this last week – for breakfast, snacks and taking on-the-go when taking in the last lazy days of summer. I already have another batch in the freezer and waiting for that first day of school.

When that big first day comes, you could use baggies, plastic wrap or the snack containers in the Rubbermaid Lunchblox kit. It is more earth-friendly! All you have to remember is to cut the granola bars into sizes to fit your container.

See what I did here? I suggested a great snack recipe for school, shared a secret on some great lunch-sending containers AND saved you money on your next grocery shopping trip. It really is a wonderful time of the year, isn’t it?!

What other easy recipes to make and freeze, for sending to school?

.

 

 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: School, Snacks

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Comments

  1. Janel says

    08/27/2014 at 10:28 am

    Those granola bars look delicious! My kids can go through granola bars like water so I need to try making my own!

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  2. Donnas says

    08/27/2014 at 10:31 am

    These sound wonderfully delicious. I know I’d love them.

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  3. Carlee C says

    08/27/2014 at 11:27 am

    I am going to have to try this. I have always wanted to make homemade granola bars. Looks delicious!

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  4. kristen visser says

    08/27/2014 at 11:51 am

    fabulous!! i am definitely going to try making these. we buy granola bars all the time at the grocery store for hubby’s lunch but nothing is better then home made!

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  5. Lynda Cook says

    08/27/2014 at 12:11 pm

    these look so good, going to have to make them up minus the cranberries

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  6. Shauna says

    08/27/2014 at 12:21 pm

    I have never, ever thought of making my own granola bars… and this sounds amazing… I need to check it out… Thanks so much

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  7. Daisy says

    08/27/2014 at 12:40 pm

    I’ve never made my own granola bars, but this seems so easy! I am going to give this a try and see what my family thinks. LOL – they’ve probably been missing out since we’ve only been buying store-bought granola bars and I’ve never tried to make homemade ones!

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  8. DARLENE W says

    08/27/2014 at 1:03 pm

    would be fun to try and make

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  9. Liz Mays says

    08/27/2014 at 1:16 pm

    Yours are the best homemade granola bars I’ve seen. They look outstanding, and I love the idea of knowing what’s in them.

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  10. Suzie M says

    08/27/2014 at 2:14 pm

    These look great I always make muffins to send

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  11. Anne Taylor says

    08/27/2014 at 3:28 pm

    Thanks for the recipe! I used to make brownies, cookies, and muffins and freeze them. Put them in their lunch frozen and by the time they eat them they are thawed

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  12. Stacie says

    08/27/2014 at 3:40 pm

    These sound so good. I love that you know exactly what you are eating when you make the foods yourself. Thanks for the recipe!

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  13. Jenna M Wood says

    08/27/2014 at 4:03 pm

    It’s hard to believe those are homemade, they look even better than store bought. I’ve never thought to make granola bars before, I’ll have to give it a try.

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  14. Janelle ehlert says

    08/27/2014 at 5:00 pm

    Mmm excellent recipe to try, thanks.

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  15. Ali P says

    08/27/2014 at 5:54 pm

    Yum! Everyone in our family loves granola bars!

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  16. Jen Temcio @dapperhouse says

    08/27/2014 at 6:05 pm

    That is actually super smart to cu them to fit the containers! Plus, I will save a lot of money making my own. Thanks for the $10 savings 🙂

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  17. Amber Edwards says

    08/27/2014 at 6:22 pm

    I absolutely love homemade granola bars! They are the best snack ever! I need to try your recipe and see if my kids like it! It would make an awesome after school snack.

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  18. addibrae says

    08/27/2014 at 6:50 pm

    Those look really good.

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  19. Robin says

    08/27/2014 at 7:43 pm

    I am going to have to try these. We are a big granola bar family!

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  20. Haylie Langwald says

    08/27/2014 at 7:44 pm

    This recipe looks fantastic! I make a big batch of smoothies and freeze them in the round glad containers. Take one out in the morning and it’s thawed enough to eat by lunchtime and acts as an ice pack.

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  21. Athena says

    08/27/2014 at 7:55 pm

    These look so good!

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  22. Zainab Shaikh says

    08/27/2014 at 8:11 pm

    I am going to try these! They look delish!

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  23. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    08/27/2014 at 8:24 pm

    Those sound really nice and healthy and at least you can pronounce the ingredients in this recipe unlike store bought granola bars.

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  24. kelly young says

    08/27/2014 at 8:24 pm

    i think my kids will enjoy this thanks for sharing

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  25. Debi says

    08/27/2014 at 8:34 pm

    Granola bars are one of our favorite grab and go snacks.

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  26. Debi says

    08/27/2014 at 8:35 pm

    This seems like a great snack to make for the kids since they started back to school.

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  27. Shelley Zurek says

    08/27/2014 at 9:32 pm

    I need to remember how really easy it is to make these instead of always buying them. Do they go stale quickly?

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  28. Lori Pace says

    08/27/2014 at 9:45 pm

    This is such a great recipe to make for my daughters’ lunches. I will have to try it!

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  29. Nicole B says

    08/27/2014 at 10:15 pm

    after reading the ingredients list, I really want to make these. I’d love a granola that has all of my favorite things.

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  30. Christy E says

    08/27/2014 at 10:23 pm

    Thanks. Will definitely be making these.

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  31. Pam says

    08/27/2014 at 10:39 pm

    I love granola bars but I have never made them at home. These look great!

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  32. Elizabeth Vlug says

    08/28/2014 at 5:58 am

    Congrats on your free days coming soon!! Enjoy. And thank you for sharing yet another great recipe. I don’t have little ones, but the big ones in this house will love these bars.

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  33. Amy Lovell says

    08/28/2014 at 6:20 am

    I am def going to be making these! But omitting the seeds. My daughter suggested instead of sunflower seeds, we use cucumber seeds! Haha! She’s so silly!

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  34. Heidi c. says

    08/28/2014 at 6:32 am

    I am definitely going to make up a batch of these this weekend! They sound yummy and perfect for my kids’lunches.

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  35. kathy downey says

    08/28/2014 at 6:38 am

    I am going to try these,yum amazingly healthy snack

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  36. Victoria Ess says

    08/28/2014 at 6:52 am

    These look so stuffed full of yummy, hearty ingredients! I haven’t made granola bars at home before, so thanks for the recipe!

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  37. Darrah Bailey says

    08/28/2014 at 7:50 am

    WHat a great recipe, I love home made! Thanks for sharing!

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  38. Nicole W. says

    08/28/2014 at 8:05 am

    Yum! Definitely making these for my OWN lunch! 🙂

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  39. Kelsey Apley says

    08/28/2014 at 8:12 am

    Oh wow these look amazing. I love the idea of tossing sunflower seeds in. I might have to whip these up this weekend!

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  40. Brett says

    08/28/2014 at 9:23 am

    i need to re-attempt granola bars. i did not press them tight enough last time and they were just a big mess!!

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  41. Jennifer says

    08/28/2014 at 9:54 am

    These look delicious! I love granola bars, and I love making my own recipes. Great!

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  42. Dawn says

    08/28/2014 at 10:28 am

    This is a great recipe. I love granola, and I love home made recipes. This is perfect for me!

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  43. Ben says

    08/28/2014 at 10:29 am

    This home made granola looks delicious. Granola is one of my favorite snacks, so I’ll be making this soon.

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  44. Ashleigh Swerdfeger says

    08/28/2014 at 10:30 am

    This recipe looks yummy and versatile. Very easy to adapt. My kids aren’t going to school yet, but I liked making muffins and fruit salads to take to university.

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  45. valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says

    08/28/2014 at 11:28 am

    My bother loves granola. I bet he’d love these when he’s on the road.

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  46. Cheryl Almas says

    08/28/2014 at 11:59 am

    These look good.

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  47. Judy Cowan says

    08/28/2014 at 12:11 pm

    These sound really good and I love that you know what you have put into them. I think the entire family would love them.

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  48. Ann Bacciaglia says

    08/28/2014 at 12:33 pm

    My kids are older and no longer bring lunches but this sounds like a fantastic snack to have in the house. I have been looking for a good granola bar recipe. Thanks for sharing.

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  49. Amy Desrosiers says

    08/28/2014 at 6:15 pm

    Wow, these look just like store bought brands!! I love making my own bars!

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  50. Susan T. says

    08/28/2014 at 7:54 pm

    These are so much healthier than the store bought bars! I have never tried making my own but I would love to pick my own flavours!

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  51. Ashley O says

    08/29/2014 at 12:40 am

    Sounds delicious, nutritious and the best part…My girls can take them to school 🙂 Peanut free!

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  52. Jenny says

    08/29/2014 at 1:28 pm

    those look good!

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  53. Jodi Mitrovic says

    08/29/2014 at 6:21 pm

    Great tips and receipts 🙂

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  54. Rosanne Robinson says

    08/30/2014 at 12:27 pm

    Yum, these bars sound delicious, we’ve got to try them!

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  55. Judy says

    08/30/2014 at 7:03 pm

    Love the idea of home made granola bars. Thanks for the recipe.

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  56. Leckie @ BabyStuff.Tips says

    08/30/2014 at 9:51 pm

    These look amazing. I’m terrible with making food that can travel easily so thanks for the recipe.

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  57. Teresa Claire says

    08/31/2014 at 10:18 am

    Thank you so much for this recipe…I had to stop buying the packaged ones because of allergies…these are perfect!

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  58. Michelle says

    09/01/2014 at 12:24 pm

    I shall try this recipe. my kids love granola bars.

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  59. Autumn R says

    09/01/2014 at 7:43 pm

    Yum!! I’ve been working on perfecting my granola bar recipe, but I think will have to give yours a try now!
    Enjoy your min break! 🙂

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  60. GARRY S says

    09/02/2014 at 10:09 pm

    TASTES GREAT

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  61. Dandy says

    09/04/2014 at 4:03 pm

    thanks I will try this!

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  62. Cahley Tod-Tims says

    09/08/2014 at 4:26 pm

    What a great, cost-saving idea! Also pre-packaged food can have so many additives and extra sugar so you also know you’re getting quality!

    Reply
  63. Marina M. says

    09/14/2014 at 7:48 am

    I like this recipe and think I will make it today. I like to make it without peanut butter not just because of school policy but because it is too sweet for me.

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