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DIY Granola Bars (Kids Approved!)

Writer's picture: Mandy CherundoloMandy Cherundolo
Granola Bars not only your kids will loooove!
Granola Bars not only your kids will loooove!

Liv and I made a quick trip to the supermarket, and she spotted these granola bars she wanted for school. First thing we ALWAYS do—check the ingredients. 🤔 Hard no. 4 different kinds of sugars and preservatives, not organic.. Even Liv, at 11, could spot it right away. "Can we make our own, mommy?" she asked. Absolutely, I said! So, we got to work.

We started by picking our favorite granola ingredients—organic sprouted oats (easier to digest!) nuts, seeds, you name it. Then, we melted a mix of coconut oil and ghee, added a drizzle of maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and lots of cinnamon and pumpkin spice (the good stuff!).

[Recipe on the blog, too!] Some bars even got a few dairy free chocolate chips for fun.

Next step: Press the mixture into our favorite granola bar molds—best investment of last year! 🙌 We baked them at 300°F for 20 minutes, let them cool, and then got creative with toppings.


One batch got a thin layer of chocolate + freeze-dried strawberries. Another got peanut butter, melted chocolate, and a sprinkle of sea salt. Some we left plain. 😋

Not sure if these will make it to Tuesday... I mean, school starts after the long weekend, but they’re that good. 🤭


Full Recipe & ingredients


What you’ll need:


  • 2 cups organic sprouted rolled oats

  • 1/2 cup mixed nuts (sliced almonds, chopped pecans, etc.)

  • 1/4 cup seeds (chia, sesame, flaxseed, etc.)

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil

  • 1/4 cup ghee (or butter, if preferred)

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (or more if desired)

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice (optional)

  • Pinch of sea salt

  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for the sweet tooth)


Optional Toppings:


  • Melted dark chocolate

  • Freeze-dried strawberries or blueberries

  • Organic peanut butter

  • Sea salt flakes


Instructions:


  1. Preheat the Oven & Prep the Molds: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease your granola bar molds (if not silicone) or line a baking pan with parchment paper.

  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, chopped nuts, and seeds. Add cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir everything together to evenly distribute the spices.

  3. Melt the Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil and ghee together. Once melted, stir in the maple syrup until well combined.

  4. Combine: Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients and mix everything together until the oats and nuts are fully coated. If you like it sweeter, feel free to add a little extra maple syrup here!

  5. Press into Molds: Transfer the granola mix into your molds or prepared pan. Press down firmly so the mixture sticks together (this helps the bars hold their shape once baked).

  6. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.

  7. Cool and Add Toppings: Let the bars cool completely before removing them from the molds. Once cooled, get creative with toppings (you can also leave them in the molds for decorating):

    • Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top, then sprinkle freeze-dried strawberries.

    • Add a dollop of peanut butter and drizzle with more melted chocolate, then top with a pinch of sea salt.

    • Put back in the fridge and let cool again.

  8. Store: Store in an airtight container for up to a week (if they last that long!).

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