Easy Chewy Granola Bars

Easy Chewy Granola Bars

a go-to nutritious snack

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 30m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 35m
Servings: 18
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (24 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

223
calories
13g
fat
24g
carbohydrates
6g
protein
1mg
cholesterol
73mg
sodium
Easy Chewy Granola Bars

Recipe Description

Snacks don’t get much easier than these Easy Chewy Granola Bars! Dairy-free, sugar-free, vegetarian-friendly, and totally delicious. These homemade bars are packed with old-fashioned oats, coconut flakes, almonds, dried cranberries, peanut butter, and natural honey. They require zero cooking or baking. Plus, they taste so much better than the store-bought stuff.  

To make these easy granola bars, you will need just seven simple ingredients and aluminum foil. This recipe comes together really fast. From start to finish, it takes 35 minutes and yields 18 chewy granola bars. Clean-up is also a breeze since you only use one mixing bowl and aluminum foil to line a pan. Use something flat like a drinking glass to press down and pack the bars firmly until evenly flattened. This will help hold the granola bars together better. You can substitute maple syrup for honey to make this recipe vegan. Store the chewy granola bars in the fridge for up to a week.  

To make the Easy Chewy Granola Bars, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Chewy Granola Bars

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine ingredients

    2 min
    Step 1 - Easy Chewy Granola BarsStep 1 - Easy Chewy Granola Bars

    In a large bowl, add 2 cups old-fashioned oats, ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips, ½ cup coconut flakes, ½ cup salted almonds, ½ cup dried cranberries, 1 cup peanut butter, and ½ cup honey and stir well until combined.

  2. 2

    Prepare pan

    1 min
    Step 2 - Easy Chewy Granola Bars

    Line a 9x13-inch pan with aluminum foil, the dull side facing up.

  3. 3

    Spread mixture

    2 min
    Step 3 - Easy Chewy Granola Bars

    Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly until evenly flattened.

  4. 4

    Freeze

    30 min
    Step 4 - Easy Chewy Granola Bars

    Freeze for 30 minutes until the block of granola is firm.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Easy Chewy Granola Bars

    Slice into 18 even bars and serve. Layer each bar with aluminum foil to prevent sticking and store in the fridge for up to one week.

These Easy Chewy Granola Bars are dairy-free, sugar-free, and vegetarian-friendly. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, these bars are my favorite go-to nutritious snack. Give this recipe a go, and please tell us what you think in the comments below.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Lulu
March 29, 2025
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Amazing

Marco99
February 21, 2025
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Incredibile! I made these granola bars for my kids, and they loved them. So easy to prepare and a perfect snack for school. My son even helped me mix the ingredients. Now, it’s a fun tradition every weekend. Thanks for this fantastic recipe!

Florence
February 16, 2025
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Delicious bars! Easy recipe, my kids love it.

Benny
February 10, 2025
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Yummy!

Quentin
December 8, 2024
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Ces barres de granola sont juste super ! J’ai fait une fournée pour ma famille, et tout le monde a adoré. Tellement simple à faire !

Yvonne Smith
November 24, 2024
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Amazing!

Yusuf
September 5, 2024
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These granola bars are fantastic and so simple to make. My kids loved them, and they make a great snack after school. I like knowing what's in them, unlike store-bought bars.

Cathy
July 24, 2024
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These Easy Chewy Granola Bars are superb! I made a batch for my kids’ school snacks and they were gone in minutes. Preparing them was so simple—ideal for busy moms like me. We had a fun time mixing and pressing everything down. The kids loved them, and even asked for more. Definitely making again!

Xander
June 10, 2024
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So easy, loved it!

Ursula
January 16, 2024
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Super easy recipe. My friends loved these bars at a picnic. Perfect for on-the-go snacks and so much better than store brands.

Verónica Wast
November 13, 2023
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Hice estas barras y mis hijos las devoraron en minutos. Muy faciles.

Quinn
October 27, 2023
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These granola bars are amazing! I made them for a family trip and they were a hit with my kids. So simple to prepare and easy to pack. Much better than store-bought.

Yara Johnson
October 10, 2023
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Yo, these chewy granola bars are the bomb! Made 'em for a family picnic, and everyone devoured them. Super easy and way better than store bought. Total win for quick snacks.

Sassy72
October 5, 2023
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OMG! These Easy Chewy Granola Bars are a total game changer! I whipped ‘em up in no time, and they taste way better than the store-bought ones. Made ‘em for a study snack and my friends devoured them! Def recommend, ya gotta try it! ❤️

Tina Monroe
October 4, 2023
Verified

Super chewy bars!

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