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    Homemade Granola Bar Recipe

    Published: Jul 23, 2018 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Nov 24, 2018 · 691 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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    If you are looking for a wholesome snack on the go, give this Homemade Granola Bar Recipe a try!  These portable granola bars are the perfect way to fuel your family adventures.

    This is a sponsored post brought to you by The Kraft Heinz Company.  All opinions are my own.

    Photo of homemade granola bars on a red and white striped napkin taken outdoors.Now that summer is in full swing my calendar is quickly filling up.

    Unlike other times of the year, when it seems there are always a lot of things I have to do, summer brings a lot of things I want to do.

    In the next month, we have hikes planned, a beach trip AND a road trip.

    I love the chance to create memories with my family!  I know it sounds cliché, but not a day goes by that I don't realize how quickly the kids are growing up.

    It seems like yesterday I was announcing to you guys that I was pregnant. 

    Photo of dry ingredients for a homemade granola bar recipe mixed together in a bowl with the ingredient packaging surrounding.

    Can you believe Skye is five and will be starting Kindergarten this year?

    And don't even get me started on the boys. 

    As hard as it is for me to believe that Skye is five, it is equally hard for me to think that I am the mother of a teen.  (And one that will be turning thirteen next year.)

    One thing I've learned as a mom is that keeping everyone well-fed is one of the most important things I can do to ensure that our family memories are good ones.  No one is at their best when they are hungry!

    Photo of wet ingredients for a homemade granola bar recipe mixed together in a saucepan with the dry ingredients in packages surrounding.

    On-the-go snacks are a must when we are adventuring.

    Of course, not any snack will do.  I always try to make sure I have protein-packed snacks on hand that give everyone the energy they need to last from sun up to sun down.

    Photo of wet and dry ingredients for Homemade Granola Bars combined together in a bowl.

    These Homemade Granola Bars are just the kind of snack I pack!

    Thanks to Planters Cashew Halves & Pieces, these Cashew Granola Bars pack all the protein we need to keep our energy up for hikes, beach days, and road trips.

    Nuts have always been my go-to snack because I feel so much better when I have adequate protein in my diet.  Planters Cashew Halves & Pieces are the perfect on the go snack.

    I picked them, along with all the other ingredients for these Homemade Granola Bars, up at Publix.

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    Publix has been my go-to grocery store since childhood.  (In my opinion, they have the best service around.)  They make it easy to Go Places and create memories with friends and family with on-the-go snacks.

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    Homemade Granola Bar Recipe

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    5 from 8 votes

    Homemade Granola Bar Recipe

    If you are looking for a wholesome snack on the go, give this Homemade Granola Bar Recipe a try!  These portable granola bars are the perfect way to fuel your family adventures.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Resting Time15 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: homemade granola bar recipe
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 240kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
    • 1 cup Planters Cashew Halves & Pieces
    • ½ cup dried cherries
    • ½ cup sunflower seeds
    • 1 ½ cup brown rice cereal
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt add an additional ½ teaspoon for salty bars
    • ¾ cup honey or brown rice syrup
    • ½ cup almond butter or nut butter of choice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325.
    • Line a 13 x 9 baking dish with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, combine oats, cashews, cherries, sunflower seeds, brown rice cereal, and sea salt.
    • In a medium saucepan, combine honey or brown rice syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract.
    • Heat until melted, stirring often.
    • Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture and stir well.
    • Transfer to prepared baking dish.
    • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
    • Cut into bars. Allow to cool for another hour and then remove from pan using the parchment paper.
    • Re-cut and store in a sealed container for up to a week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2.5mg

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Publix.

    If You Like this Homemade Granola Bar Recipe, You May Also Like:

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    Breakfast RecipesGluten Free RecipesSnack RecipesVegetarian Recipes

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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Laura G

      July 23, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      This looks so yummy! Great snack to feed the kids before sports!

      Reply
    2. Gladys Parker

      July 23, 2018 at 7:58 pm

      5 stars
      I'd love to try Blueberry Lemon Muddy Buddies my grandchildren would love them. These healthy granola bars you made look delicious and my grandchildren would eat them up!

      Reply
    3. kumamonjeng

      July 23, 2018 at 11:00 pm

      5 stars
      This would be good for an afternoon snack or bringing out for picnic for my family. I love how healthy ingredient were used and my favorite dried cherries were also added in.

      Reply
    4. Sabrina Fox

      July 24, 2018 at 12:36 am

      I eat granola like it's my life! This is a super simple recipe that I haven't ever tried before. I saved it. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. What Corinne Did

      July 24, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      I love Granola! And even better in a bar! I had never tried to make it myself but i would love to try this recipe!

      Reply
    6. Tiffany La Forge-Grau

      July 24, 2018 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      These look so yummy! We are going on a long drive this weekend and I think these would make the perfect snack! We are always trying to find things more filling and satisfying than super sweet things you find at road stops etc, so this is so perfect! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    7. Heather

      July 24, 2018 at 8:01 pm

      I love homemade granola bars. I'm actually planning on making some today.

      Reply
    8. Yeah Lifestyle

      July 24, 2018 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      I love granola bars but never had the chance to make them so might give this a try this weekend. Thanks for the share.

      Reply
    9. Tara

      July 25, 2018 at 1:39 am

      5 stars
      I need a protein rich snack for work, I usually buy "nutbars" But the store bought ones have so much sugar and added ingredients. I love the idea of making my own. I'll try to share some with my teenagers too.

      Reply
    10. stephanie

      July 25, 2018 at 10:52 am

      I love making these homemade and I have not done it in way too long I am definitely saving this to try later!

      Reply
    11. Erin S

      July 25, 2018 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      These look so easy and delicious to make! My son would
      love these

      Reply
    12. Danielle

      July 25, 2018 at 8:08 pm

      These look so delicious! Definitely going to try making them!!

      Reply
    13. Samantha

      July 25, 2018 at 9:55 pm

      I love making granola, I'll have to give it a go as a bar, that would be handy for the kids to take in the car to go when we are in a rush in the morning. The Mocha Coconut Morning Smoothie would be perfect to go with this granola bar receipt in the morning.

      Reply
    14. Carrie Liu

      July 26, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      This looks really great! Healthy and delicious at the same time! Definitely going to try this recipe sometime.

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        July 26, 2018 at 6:33 pm

        I hope you enjoy! Let me know how it goes.

        Reply
    15. Aduke Schulist

      July 27, 2018 at 7:28 pm

      I love granola bars. I have only tried to make them homemade once and it failed. I'll try your recipe.

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        July 30, 2018 at 6:34 pm

        I hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    16. Kenia

      July 28, 2018 at 11:11 pm

      I liked the Pinwheel Mini Sandwiches recipe.

      Reply
    17. Gretchen Christman

      July 29, 2018 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      I definitely need to try your homemade granola bar recipe. They sound so yummy.

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        July 30, 2018 at 6:34 pm

        Let me know how it goes if you decide to give them a try!

        Reply
    18. Kay Z

      August 01, 2018 at 7:24 pm

      I think the Incredible Butterscotch Potato Chip Cookies sound delicious and different!

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        August 01, 2018 at 7:29 pm

        Oh...yes! That does sound deliciously different Kay.

        Reply

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