Granola Bars made with oats, fruits and seeds, with a satisfying crunch. They make the perfect after School snack, or are brilliant for breakfast on the go – a real winner!
I first published this recipe back in 2014, when George and Harriet were only two and I thought it was due a re-visit. But oh my goodness, looking at these photos has been such a trip down memory lane, just look at them and their squishy toddler cuteness. If you are aghast at the idea of cooking with your children, I promise it gets easier!
Now George and Harriet are at school I am constantly looking for ideas for after school snacks for them. If I don’t arrive at the school gates brandishing some form of sustenance I am greeted with a surly, “Have you got anything to eat” so I’ve learnt that it is in EVERYONE’s best interest for me to have something on hand they can tuck into immediately. Whilst I don’t manage it all the time, I do like to have a batch of home-made goodies for them when I can. If they can also help with the making of said snacks them it’s even better. These Granola Bars fit the bill perfectly. George and Harri love them, and they make a great mid morning snack for me when I’m busy working.
How do you make Granola Bars?
Tips for making Granola Bars:
- I used half jumbo oats and half normal oats to make these Granola Bars. If you only have one type, I’m sure either would be fine, but I liked the texture that at least some jumbo oats gave.
- Cut them with a sharp serrated knife.
- Ensure the Granola Bars are almost completely cold before cutting, it will stop them from crumbling and falling apart.
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How to make Granola Bars:
Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 100 g Unsalted butter
- 200 g Porridge oats See Note 1.
- 200 g Mixed seeds
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 100 g Light brown sugar
- 100 g Dried fruit See Note 2.
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160C. Line a small shallow tin (about 20cm x 20cm) with baking paper.
- Warm the butter, honey and sugar gently in a saucepan. Don't let the mixture boil.
- Add the oats, seeds and the dried fruit, plus the cinnamon, if you like it, to the saucepan. Mix until everything is nicely coated.
- Top into the tin, press down lightly and bake for 30 minutes.
- Allow the bake to cool completely in the tin before you slice it into 12 bars, otherwise they will crumble.
Nutrition (per serving)
Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 100 g Unsalted butter
- 200 g Porridge oats See Note 1.
- 200 g Mixed seeds
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 100 g Light brown sugar
- 100 g Dried fruit See Note 2.
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160C. Line a small shallow tin (about 20cm x 20cm) with baking paper.
- Warm the butter, honey and sugar gently in a saucepan. Don't let the mixture boil.
- Add the oats, seeds and the dried fruit, plus the cinnamon, if you like it, to the saucepan. Mix until everything is nicely coated.
- Top into the tin, press down lightly and bake for 30 minutes.
- Allow the bake to cool completely in the tin before you slice it into 12 bars, otherwise they will crumble.
Nutrition (per serving)
Julia Rainbeaubelle says
I am so making these lunchbox bars! They look lovely. I have to say you did very well getting your twins to help with so much! Hmm, family meals are usually made from a book I made which is basically scraps of recipes cut out of newspapers or magazines stuck into a file! Not very inspiring!! X
Glamorous Glutton says
Great review, really we’ll written. The more I hear about this cookbook from Mumsnet the more impressed I am. These lunch box bars look great. GG
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says
Arrr such beautiful pictures! The fruit bars look and sound delicious xx #TastyTuesdays
Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) says
Wow look at your daughter face! Thats a good proof that its good! I also do this with cookbooks! Try to change some things and not follow everything by the book =P #TastyTuesdays
Julie's Family Kitchen says
Hi Sarah. It’s great to read your review as it’s one of the few cookbooks I don’t own. I’ve been meaning to make flapjacks for ages and these ones sound delicious. I shall have to make a batch. Looks like your little helpers had loads of fun. xx
Becky | Spirited Puddle Jumper says
These are great- we made a similar version a while ago and the went down a treat! I love that it’s a perfect first baking recipe for toddlers to get involved with. Gotta start em young, that’s what i say! #tastytuesdays
Honest Mum says
Wow delicious and healthy bars, love the brown paper styling too and your kids are beautiful! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays we’ll be making these!
Sarah Barnes says
Thanks lovely, hope all well with you xx
Angela says
Tried these today. Mine turned out a bit crumbly but I think it was due to the size of the tin I baked them in. The flavour is absolutely amazing I will definitely be making more to take to work (I don’t think this batch will last the weekend!)