I’ve been on the look out for a homemade granola bars recipe, but haven’t been able to find one I like. With a little experimenting in the kitchen I made my own recipe. Were they as good as those chocolate dipped quaker granola bars? Not quite {i love those}… but they were pretty tasty if I do say so myself. Plus they are 100% healthy! You can feel happy and confident feeding these to your kiddos this summer at snack time. You could even substitute the fruit for mini chocolate chips and marshmallows for a little treat. You better believe I will be trying that next!
Homemade granola bars
As you can… these ingredients are super healthy. My kids love the Plum packs, so we used those and they worked great.
This recipe was made for Plum Little Foodies Cookbook. I was excited to be a featured contributor. You can check it out here along with some other yummy recipes.
Granola bars recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Plum Organics Just Prunes pouch Can substitute 1/2 cup of apple sauce
- 1 Plum Organics Apple Raisin & Quinoa pouch Can substitute 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/3 cup agave nectar or honey
- 21/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds optional
- 1 cup dried cranberries can substitute with your favorite dried fruit
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup wheat germ
Instructions
- Whisk together pouches and honey in a large bowl.
- Combine with oats, nuts, wheat germ and cranberries.
- Line 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper and pour mix into pan.
- Bake at 325F for 25 minutes.
- Allow to cool for one hour then remove from pan and cut into bars. Makes 12 bars.
Would you like to try out the Plum products I used in this recipe? Leave a comment on this post to be entered to win a plum pack.
Enjoy! Happy Monday!
kate
great idea to make your own! I love that you know exactly what is in the bars this way!
Michaela Fuller
Hi – do you think these would turn out without the almonds? I have a daughter with a life-threatening nut allergy and have yet to find a recipe online for home made granola bars (cuz store bought ones are all processed with or near nuts) without any nuts or nut butters…
Thanks! Great giveaway too!
Jamielyn
Hi! Yes I definitely think they would taste good with out the nuts. Maybe you could add a 1/2 cup more oats. I’d love to hear if you try them.
Aubri
I’d love to try some of those products…I’ve been wanting to make something like this for a while.
Caroline
I’ve never heard of the plum pouches before and would love to find another way to get my kids healthy foods!
Jenni Shaver
OOooo, I can’t wait to try this! Also, we love Plum and would love a Plum pack!
Brenda
Yum! Trying these tomorrow, thanks.
Dessica
Looks like something healthy to give my kids after school, would love to make some.
Heidi
We love Plum products over here!!
Kelsey Bang
wowzers! those look amazing! must try!
Jeni
These look yummy!
Annia Huff
Yum! Can’t wait to try that recipe.
LinhC
This sounds yummy! I’d love to try making this with my daughters this summer as something fun to do!
Jennie P.
I’d love to try out those plum products :) Thanks for the recipe. I love granola!
beth blackburn
Sounds so yummy! My kiddos will love them!
emily
i cant even tell you how many bars we go through in a week!! i will certainly be trying to make our own from now on!!
Kristin
These look awesome! I have been on a granola bar making spree and haven’t found one I have liked yet! These packs look awesome, thanks so much!
natasha j
i absolutely love granola! i would love to try this recipe, it makes me happy :)
Michele Long
I am always on the lookout for a good granola bar/ healthy snack recipe. YUM!
Wendy
I L-O-V-E the plum organics pouches! They are so easy to use on the go with my 16 month old and he really likes them too. I like that they have BOTH fruits and veggies in each pouch flavor. Plum Organics is the only brand I’ve come across that does that. Would love to win some of those!
GretchenP
would love to try them out! thanks for the giveaway! :)
jessica w.
These sound so great, I think I will try making them with applesauce,but I would also LOVE to try the plum packs. Where did you buy them?
Melanie
My son loves granola bars right now and these seem so easy. I’ll definitely have to try this! Thanks!
Carmen
Sounds delicious! I’m always experimenting with granola bar recipes – trying to find one I really like. I’ll give yours a try!
Ashley S
Great idea! And the kids could help too!
Awndrea
Can’t wait to try this recipe. I’ve been looking for a good for you granola recipe for awhile.
Jamie
My son loves Plum packs! Can’t wait to give this recipe a try.
Donna Robertson
We have just started a healthy life plan, including eating. Can’t wait to try these with my husband, who is now oxygen dependent.
Jamielyn
Thanks for your comment. I hope you enjoy them. Have a great weekend!
Megan
I would like to add orange extract to the honey/applesauce mixture to give it an orange cranberry taste. Do you know how much I should add?
Thanks
beth blackburn
Always trying new granola bar recipes. This one is next on my list!
Jamielyn
You’ll have to let me know how you like them. Enjoy!
Norma McVicker
Just learned that I am a diabetic and would love the try the Plum products.
Abigail
I can’t see the recipe. I would love to try this.
Jenalyn Mills
Are the granola bars chewy or crunchy?