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Homemade Granola Bars

Home » Recipes » Dessert » Homemade Granola Bars

Published August 14, 2019 Last Updated January 23, 2023 / By Jessica 12 Comments

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These homemade granola bars are beyond good! So easy to customize to fit your preferences, and you don’t even have to turn on your oven! 

homemade granola bars stacked on each other wrapped in paper and twine

If your kids like granola bars then they are going to love these homemade granola bars! They are sweet, chewy, and totally customizable! The best part is, you don’t even have to turn on your oven because they are no-bake! 

If you like no bake treats, our perfect no bake cookies our no bake protein balls, and our delicious smores bars are also big family favorites! Or you can find our entire dessert gallery here! 

Homemade Granola Bars

If you are looking for a healthy granola bar recipe this one is not for you (everything in moderation, right?) these are really more of a treat! That being said, they are free of any preservatives and are made with real ingredients, so I still feel better about my kids eating these than the store bough variety! Plus, they taste way better. 

homemade granola bars with cranberries and white chocolate chips on a white countertop

No Bake Granola Bar Ingredients

  • Butter
  • Brown Sugar
  • Honey
  • Granola
  • Quick Cooking Oats
  • Rice Cereal (like Rice Krispies) 
  • Toppings of your Preference

process step shots of making homemade no bake granola bars on the stove

How do you make homemade granola bars? 

The best part about these granola bars is how easy they are! My older kids can make them themselves with a little supervision. Here’s what you do. 

(Picture 1) Add butter, honey, and brown sugar to a saucepan on medium high heat. 

(Picture 2) Mix until boiling, stirring continuously. Once mixture is boiling turn down the heat to medium low and stir for about two minutes until all your sugar dissolves. 

(Picture 3) Add in your oats, granola, and rice cereal and stir to combine. 

(Picture 4) Press mixture into an un-greased 9×9 inch pan. Sprinkle your toppings over the granola bars and press down firmly. Cool in the fridge for 20 minutes, cut and enjoy! 

White chocolate cranberry granola bars pressed in a pan ready to cut

Pro Tips: 

  • If you want to make in a 9×13 pan double the recipe. If you want to make in a jelly roll pan triple the recipe. The great part about adding toppings at the end is that if you have multiplied the recipe it is easy to make more than one variety at once. 
  • Some of our favorite topping ideas are chocolate chips, dried cranberries and white chocolate chips (pictured above), chia seeds, any kind of nuts, coconut etc. If adding nuts or chia seeds you can add those in on the stove top or press them in after. 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container. If storing in the fridge give the granola bars a few minutes to soften before eating. 
If you make this recipe we would love for you to leave us a positive comment and review! We appreciate it so much. 
homemade granola bars stacked on each other wrapped in paper and twine

Homemade Granola Bar Recipe

These homemade granola bars are beyond good! So easy to customize to fit your preferences, and you don't even have to turn on your oven! 
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup granola
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup rice cereal
  • desired toppings

Instructions

  • Add butter, honey and brown sugar to a saucepan on medium high heat.
  • Mix until boiling stirring pretty continuously. Once mixture is boiling turn down heat to medium low and stir for about two minutes until sugar dissolves.
  • Add in oats, granola, and rice cereal (like Rice Krispies) and stir to combine.
  • Press mixture into an un-greased 9×9 inch pan. Sprinkle with desired toppings and press them firmly into granola bars.
  • Stick in the fridge for 20 minutes or until set. Cut and enjoy!

Notes

Pro Tips: 

  • If you want to make in a 9x13 pan double the recipe. If you want to make in a jelly roll pan triple the recipe. The great part about adding toppings at the end is that if you have multiplied the recipe it is easy to make more than one variety at once. 
  • Some of our favorite topping ideas are chocolate chips, dried cranberries and white chocolate chips (pictured above), chia seeds, any kind of nuts, coconut etc. If adding nuts or chia seeds you can add those in on the stove top or press them in after. 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container. If storing in the fridge give the granola bars a few minutes to soften before eating. 

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

homemade chocolate chip granola bars stacked on top of each other wrapped in paper

They are SO YUMMY! Good luck making yours!  
This recipe was originally published April 25, 2012 and has been updated with new pictures and better text. 
 
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  1. Melissa McArthur

    August 02, 2019 at 8:48 am

    5 stars
    The actual best granola bars i have ever tasted!

    Reply
  2. Rae Gun

    June 11, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    ooh I need this, pinning

    Reply
  3. Aimee @ Like Mother Like Daugh

    June 11, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    I’ve been wanting to make homemade granola bars for a while now and this recipe looks perfect. I can’t wait to try!!

    Reply
  4. Julia Canup Kendrick

    June 10, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    Yum! I can’t wait to try them! These would be good snacks for my hungry boys. :) Julia @ http://www.juliakendrick.com

    Reply
  5. Jill

    April 29, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Those look delicious! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning to our Pomp Party board!

    Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

    Reply
  6. Stella B's Kitchen

    April 28, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    Yummy!! I love that these don’t have peanut butter (we have a little one with an allergy). I may make these today!! Thanks for sharing!

    New follower here:) Come say hello sometime at
    http://stellabskitchen.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 29, 2012 at 4:18 am

      Stopping over now! Can’t wait :).

      Reply
  7. Michelles Tasty Creations

    April 27, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    Jessica,

    Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. These look yummy and a perfect treat for my teens to make.

    I can’t wait to see what you link up next week. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Michelle

    Reply
  8. Christine

    April 25, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    I’ve got to try this!! My girls are granola bar addicts!

    Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!

    Reply
  9. Laura Wilson

    April 25, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    Oh my gosh, I have to try these. I’ve been looking for a good chewy granola recipe too! I can’t stand getting those crumbs ALL over the place. Thanks so much for this!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 26, 2012 at 5:14 pm

      No problem at all! I have that EXACT SAME ISSUE! Haha, so it’s good to hear i’m not alone! I hope these work for you. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, we love it!

      Reply
  10. Pam from Over the Big Moon

    April 25, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    I tasted these… and they were SERIOUSLY good! Me and my kids ate them up like crazy!

    Reply

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