Have you ever made granola bars that were so good you couldn’t stop eating them? Yeah, these are those granola bars. I have been loving making variations of our Healthy 5-ingredient Granola Bars. They’re so simple, quick and satisfying, I can’t help but dream up new flavors. Chocolate Chip Almond Butter? Yep. Healthy Brownie? Uh huh. Super Mega Seedy? Yeah, this is happening. It starts with seeds, and lots of them! Seeds are an essential part of a plant-based diet. They’re like little nutritional powerhouses.
- For instance, flax and chia seed are incredibly high in fiber and healthy fats, including Omega 3s.
- Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E, magnesium and selenium – nutrients that protect virtually every square inch of our bodies.
- And hemp seeds – the healthiest of the bunch – are a complete protein, loaded with Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, and contain all 19 essential amino acids, which are essential for optimum health.
What’s not to love about these bars? Oh, and I didn’t even talk about the oats and nuts! So many nutrients. These bars get their sweetness from two sources: dates and agave nectar – two sweeteners found in nature that I love using in place of processed sugar whenever possible. The combination of the two not only provides an irresistibly sweet bite, but also acts as the glue that holds it all together. My favorite part about making these? You get to use your hands and feel like a kid again. I love using my hands to mix the wet with the dry ingredients. Even though my hands are a sticky mess afterwards, it’s so worth it. Look at these beauties! You’re going to love these bars. They’re:
Oaty
Nutty
Hearty
Crunchy in all the right places
Perfectly salty-sweet
Loaded with good-for-you ingredients
MEGA seedy
Satisfying
& Ridiculously delicious
These bars are perfect to make ahead of time for snacking when you’re short on time. I like to keep a batch in my freezer in case I have to run out the door and know I’ll be hungry later. Please tell me I’m not the only childless person who packs snacks for outings? Please?
If you make this recipe, be sure to let me know in the comments! Or, take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram. I want to know if it’s love at first bite (which, I suspect it will be). Cheers!
Super Seedy Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free for GF eaters)
- 1/2 cup raw almonds, walnuts, or pecans (roughly chopped)
- 1 heaping (seriously) packed cup dates (pitted // deglet noor or medjool)*
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds* (see note)
- 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds (roasted or raw)
- 2 Tbsp flax seeds (ground or whole)
- 2 Tbsp hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup agave nectar or maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
- 1/4 cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter
Optional Additions:
- Chocolate chips, dried fruit, other nuts, banana chips, etc.
Instructions
- Toast your oats and almonds in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven for 13-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
- Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a “dough” like consistency (mine rolled into a ball).
- Place oats, almonds and dates in a large mixing bowl. Add seeds and set aside.
- Warm agave and peanut or almond butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over oat mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates to disperse throughout. Use a spoon or your hands to thoroughly mix.
- Transfer to an 8×8 dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily. (Or use 2/3 of a 9×13 // as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size)
- Cover with parchment or plastic wrap and press down with something flat, such as a book, to get them really packed tight. This will help them from being crumbly. Chill in the fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes to harden.
- Remove bars from dish and chop into 10 even bars (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Store in an airtight container for up to a few days. I kept mine in the freezer to keep them extra fresh, but it isn’t necessary.
Notes
*Adapted from my 5 ingredient granola bars
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
*Chia Seeds – If you have a history of swallowing issues, use caution and talk with your doctor before consuming raw chia seeds. If avoiding, sub with another seed of choice.
Suzanne says
Made these for my very fussy eating daughter and she loves them, me too. Thanks so much.
BJ says
I have prepared several versions of these, incorporating coconut, apricots, and even chocolate (unsweetened, of course!) These are delicious – and very forgiving to make.
Tara says
These are delicious. I left out chia seeds because I didn’t have them, used regular peanut butter because it’s what was in the pantry and I replaced 1/4 cup of the oats with quinoa (which I also toasted) because I love quinoa. They turned out really nice. Maybe a bit sweet for me but I think next time I will use the natural peanut butter or almond butter that’s called for to help with the sweetness. Thanks!
Rose says
This is the exact same recipe Nigella Lawson had on her show.
Thank you for sharing.
Deborah Winger says
Oh My gosh.. sounds so good. Definitely making these.. I don;t have any dates?
Maricela says
My favorite bars yet! My kids will eat anything I give them, but my husband is tough to convince when I’m trying to substitute a store bough conventional item, like granola bars. He loved these! I used pumpkin seeds instead of sunflower seeds because it’s what I had. These are so delicious. Mine still fall apart a little, but not like other bars. And if they’re kept frozen or really cold they don’t fall apart at all. So when you say you throw one in your bag for a snack….does it fall apart once warmed up or do you keep it cold on ice?
Thanks for the great recipe!
Lorraine says
These are fantastic!! My sister said they were the best granola bars she’s ever had!!
Henry says
Just made it this morning. It was so great! I have to watch my blood sugar level so this will foot the bill. I think I’ll add the dark cinnamon powder from Costco to it next time to help with blood sugar. Thanks so much for this recipe! Regards, Henry
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Salinav says
Oh my goodness.
My kids, husband, friends devoured these bars and couldn’t believe how moist, chewy, delicious they were for being oh so simple.
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us and making our family eat better!!! :)
Aphroditise says
These were amazing! I love granola bars but I will never buy anymore after trying this easy and delicious recipe! I too keep snacks with me at all times and they are usualy some type of granola bar. These keep in the freezer well and I can basically put anything into these bars!! 5 stars from me!
Christine says
If you don’t like dates, what can be used instead to create the glue effect.
I currently make a granola bar that is similar, but uses honey, oil and packed brown sugar melted to a boil for the glue effect, but of course want to make a healthier version.
These look amazing
Kathy N says
This is a great base recipe that takes alterations beautifully. My favorite is adding toasted coconut and cardamom for a little South Asian flair. YUMMY!
Hannah says
Hands down, the BEST granola bars I have ever made. I’ve tried again and again and they never came out quite right. But these are PERFECT. It’s like eating a candy bar. The one thing I am going to try next time is double up on the nut butter in place of the sweetener. I love that I can mix and match seeds and nuts. Thank you so much for this!
Sapna D'Mello says
Amaaazing! I didn’t think my husband would like them as he likes the sugary chocolate dipped ones, so I made it for myself as a post-workout snack. Hubby mentioned how good it smelled in the kitchen and later he helped himself while the bars were cooling down in the fridge. I will not be buying granola bars from the store anymore! Thank you!
Lisa says
I’ve made these for when I was travelling with my boyfriend. They were a total hit. Super easy and super delicious! I was surprised by how well they sticked together. Just like a store bought granola bad. Now I need to try your other granola bars as well. Thank you!
Amanda says
These are literally to die for! Just made them and lovvveeee them. I used natural maple syrup – most amazing flavor. I added pepitas and cacao nibs and it just tasted divine. I have been searching for the perfect granola bars that actually taste amazing and I’ve found them! Thanks :).
Lisa says
I made these bars and they taste delicious (as do your 5 ingredient granola bars)! Next time I think I will add more oats, because they seem to need some more dry ingredients…love your recipes!
Aphroditise says
These were so easy and so good!! I like that this recepie is so flexible with ingredients that I already have. I added pumpkin seeds instead of flax and added 1/4 cup of raisins because I was low on dates. They turned out amazing! I love your recipes because of their simplicity and with making healthy meals and choices!
Scott says
Great!
I’d like to share what I did different. And in the same breath say thank you, everything turned out really nice.
As you suggested, I soaked my dates, I think this helped a lot in keeping things “together.” I also added a hand full of raisins to the dates and then ground it all up in the food processor.
The oats I toasted in a skillet, for me, it is quicker, and I get a little more control. The almonds I did in the stove, but in the future I think starting with the oats in a skillet and then when the timing is right, add the almonds (almond slivers for mine).
Another step I added was to do a quick pulse of the oats and almonds in the Food processor (before you do the dates and raisins), dry before wet. I think this helped keep everything together. Also added a handful of walnuts (my love :) at this point in the journey.
While warming the honey and peanut butter on the stove, I added a “pinch” of salt. About a 1/4 tsp to it.
I followed your directions fairly closely, and it all came together very nicely, I like the crunch of those little chia seeds :)
Everything is cooling now so in a few minutes I get to partake, yum.
Anne says
These look terrific and I’m going to make some! The only thing is that I think you should include some text about how these are very (VERY) calorie dense bars. This is fine if you do a lot of exercise – perfect in fact for after running or a weight session, however if you don’t do exercise then they should be eaten in moderation!
June says
Thank you so much for this recipe! I made a batch of these before a long vacation and they saved us so many times – they were perfect for preventing mid-afternoon hanger and we ate them for breakfast a few times when we were travelling and didn’t want to have to give in to getting something else unhealthy from a coffee shop. They traveled really well for over a week just wrapped in some plastic wrap, although I did accidentally smush a few in my suitcase (still yummy!).
We used almond butter, along with extra roasted pecans and pumpkin seeds to replace flax and hemp b/c we didn’t have them on hand. Getting the oats, nuts & seeds toasty made them over the top delicious when combined with the sweet dates & maple syrup.
shameka says
These look amazing but I don’t have a food processor. I recently bought a Ninja Professional do you think that will work?
Scott says
Keep an eye out at your local thrift stores, I found a medium sized Cuisinart FP for ten dollars, has work great so far, makes hummus really nicely. But you have to be patient for those deals, right time right place sort of thing.
Seema says
My husband turned vegan earlier this year and I tried this recipe out. The only difficulty I had was converting the measurements into grams and ml (and this is the metric we use in the UK mostly) but once I worked that out, these bars were quick and ready to make. Oh, and completely delicious. Thanks, and keep sharing more recipes please :-)
VMH says
My European in-laws and friends were always asking me for my recipes (back in the day when the internet was just a few boards on CompuServe) and whilst I appreciate the metric system, I found it easier to just buy them a set of nested American measuring cups and spoons, preferably metal. Saved a lot of conversion. They are often available now in stores or on Amazon.co.uk. So if you end up using a lot of recipes with American measurements, this might make it a bit easier.
Candice says
We’ve made these numerous times and my BF absolutely loves them. Way better than store bought. I was slacking for a bit and he actually asked me to make them for him (which he never full out asks for anything). The only thing I do differently is add plums/dates and craisens instead of just dates. They are so good.
Julia says
These are AMAZING. We are a nut free house and largely alkaline, so we use soy nut or sunflower butter with the agave with whatever array of seeds and coconut, oats, etc we have on hand. My 4 and 6 year old beg for these. So healthy and delicious!! We love them. Thank you for this great recipe!
Donna says
Thank you. Have been looking for an easy and healthy snack for lunch boxes and this is fab. Kids keep asking for more and hubby and I love them too ? delicious
Whoop! SO glad it’s a crowd pleaser!
Sian says
I’ve been looking at making my own healthy superfood breakfast bars for a while now and I think I’ve found the ultimate recipie…. Thank you!! I added some of my own twists like others. The one I wanted to share was that I only had dried chopped dates, but wanted to give this a go. So, combining a tip from another recipie I soaked my dates in Earl Grey for the day while I was at work. This also meant I didn’t have to chop them up and get another gadget out. Anyway, it worked a treat and I’m dead chuffed with the end result!! Thank you so much!!
Laura says
This recipe was the last in a list of recipes I tried for some kind of “bar” snack, and it was my favorite. I used walnuts only and substituted flax and hemp for pepitas and added cranberries and coconut. Yowza! I made a double batch and shipped half to a friend who went bonkers over them (now I am committed to always make double and send him half). I love that, as long as the basics are met, you can improvise with what ever nuts, seeds, or other additions you want as long as you don’t add so much they don’t stick together. I wrap each bar in wax paper so I can just throw it in my purse pocket, and it works great. I have also made balls with them.
Ah, thanks Laura! So glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for sharing.
Mary says
Is there something I can use as a substitute for peanut butter or almond butter? I’m not a fan of either. Thanks
Sunflower butter?
Greta Blenkinsop says
Just made these and they are currently sitting in the fridge setting, so excited to eat them all up!
Tiffany says
I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for coming up with this recipe! It came out perfectly and held together like a real granola bar. My 1-year old is a fan, my husband asked me if I really did make it myself (after eating 2 bars in succession). I hardly ever comment in blogs but I really love yours. It looks amazing, the recipes work and you make healthy eating so simple!
Leah says
Excited to try these! Do you think I could sub pumpkin seeds for sunflower seeds, or would that change the consistency? Also thinking of adding cranberries to make it a harvest-y type bar!
That should work!
Karina says
Ooe thanks so much for this !
I just made my batch, can’t wait to use it as a hiking snack :D
My bar basics were the same. Just subbed the dates with cranberries, and the combining aid with a spot of honey and a wee bit of caramel left from baking (yeah yeah a little cheat hehe)
Can’t wait to have a nibble !
Barbara says
Oh my!! Before they even cooled I was licking my fingers — these are AMAZING!! I added toasted coconut and used macadamia nuts instead of almonds. MMmmmmm. I think this is my new breakfast.
Thank you so much, I can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
Mary says
These are delicious and so easy to make
bethany says
I was wondering if I could use quinoa instead of hemp? I would it work the same?
Popped quinoa, yes.
Nellie says
Hello! I’m planning to give this recipie a shot tomorrow. I wonder, how do you store them and long does they hold? I really love your blog and I’m so exited for doing these bars because they look FANTASTIC!
hannah says
These are AMAZING. I never add the honey as I’m not much of a sweet tooth so with just the dates it’s already too sweet for me. But seriously, I could eat these for the rest of my life! Sooooo good.
So great! Glad you like them, Hannah! xo
Angie says
SUPER delish! I added 4 figs to the date mixture, 2TBS of unsweetened coconut and 1TBS of mini chocolate chips to the seed mixture.
Michelle says
I exchanged Jerusalem artichoke for shave and added a touch of coconut butter. Tum. Thank you for the great directions.
Lauren says
Yup just tryed this one too! Found the site a week ago and made about 5 recipes so far! This one is great! Me and my kids loved them!
Yay! Thanks Lauren!
rachel says
i’m going to make these to take on our vacation which will include lots of hiking!
they will be coming on an airplane with us. after i make them, should i just wrap them in plastic wrap individually and freeze? then when we arrive should i refreeze and take out as needed or just refrigerate?
thank you!
Lisa says
I made these today and they are wonderful! They have just the right amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly with two small additions: about a tbsp of sesame seeds (can’t have enough seeds, right?) and a tsp of cinnamon. Those were just to suit my taste. I’m sure they’re just as lovely as is. Thanks for this great recipe!
Susan says
They look yummy! GF also.
What can you add to this recipe so they are not so crumbly. I like them chewy. Any suggestions.
Thank you.
Rhayni says
Hi Dana! I am back in KS so sad you are not here anymore. Hope you are loving Portland.
You commented that you freeze your granola bars. To eat them how do you defrost them?
Thank you! Like always awesome posts! you guys are the best.
bela says
Honestly, you can just skip the agave. They are delish as is (with a drizzle of maple syrup or raw honey). I find the dates offer enough sweetness that you don’t need any other sweetner. Yummy and so amazing as a post exercise snack. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback, Bela!
tinktink44 says
I made these and they are VERY GOOD! Who knew I could make granola bars? I’d never puréed dates or toasted oats before either so I feel quite accomplished. I used pumpkin seeds instead of hemp seeds, and I actually added a few walnuts, cashews & peanuts. For the “agave nectar or maple syrup”, I used 1/8 cup each. I used peanut butter, and added sea salt since my PB doesn’t have salt. The bars are all things that you describe them as being! Thank you!
Jody says
These are my family’s favorite homemade granola bars! I’ve made them numerous times and they always go super quick. I didn’t have any dates last time so I just substituted raisins and they were just as yummy. Thanks for sharing, your pictures are amazing by the way…makes me want to go have a granola bar right now!
Thanks Jody! So glad you all are enjoying them!
Natascha says
I made these granola bars, although they were tasty they were quite crumby. I did add extra nuts, would this be the problem? Should I add more dates or peanut butter to make them stickier?
:D
Yeah, the ratios are pretty spot on. Next time, if you add more nuts be sure to compensate with more dates, which will act like glue and hold them together better!
Jessica says
I made some modifications using what I had on hand, because I was so anxious to make these. I love the 5 ingredient granola bar too! I used raisins for the dates, maple syrup, an quinoa for the flax and hemp. They are delicious! I’m licking the sticky spoon. Thank you for a wonderful recipe.
Mindy says
Made these tonight and I’m in love! So easy, filled with so many wonderful ingredients, and a lot cheaper to make than the junk they sell at the grocery store. It helps that I can buy all the ingredients at my local bulk food store:) I’m truly in love with your blog.
Mandy says
These are a staple in our home now. Also wanted to share that I ran a marathon yesterday, and chopped one of these bad boys up into smaller chunks, wrapped it in plastic wrap and carried it to help fuel me. Worked like a charm! I’m always on the lookout for something that will work well for training/race day but isn’t a synthetic nasty gel.
klvano says
Hello! I don’t have a good processor, but was wondering if I could use my blender instead? I have both a large container and a small bullet-like container that I could blend in. Thanks!
Cynthia says
Just want to say it looks delicious! It is the first time I visit the site, really liked the idea and the recipes. (:
Julia says
These are nice and satisfying! the dough took a bit of work to get everything incorporated but it was well worth the effort! Yum-o!
Melissa says
Thank you for a great recipe! I made these the other week and LOVE them! Can’t wait to try more variations.
Tira says
heyy,
I am pre-diabetic and I cannot have a lot of sugar that are in dates. Do you have any low sugar substitutions? More pb?
Thanks!
Maria says
I know what you mean! Carb of 33.8 is too high, esp for a diabetic. It’s more than what one should eat in a meal.
Laurie says
These are delicious but very crumbly. I haven’t been able to find brown rice syrup where I live. I was wondering if you could bake them and if you think that would help them hold together.
Jackie says
These are sooooo good. I used a little less honey than the recipe called for, and it’s still super sweet. You definitely need to have a good food processor to process the dates. I love my food processor, but even it had a hard time with this. My picky husband loves them too!
Kirk says
Woke up this morning and was determined to try again. “Where is my baking sheet pan?”
Oh. Cooled in the oven. With the toasted almonds and oats from last night.
Now everything turned out perfectly! Thanks again for the recipe. Humbled but grateful.
Kirk says
Change “healing” to “heaping” — sorry!
Kirk says
Hello and thank you! I made them tonight. I did have a problem though — they were extremely gooey and not able to cut them. I did not alter the recipe. Maybe I packed the healing cup of dates too densely.
The outcome was like fruit roll up texture.
I triple checked the indgredient and process but for sure I did something wrong.
Any ideas?
susan says
do you think i could use prunes instead of dates?
I do!
Shamzy says
Hey Dana!
Can I make do without the agave nectar?
Sub maple syrup or honey if not vegan!
Carrie says
I seriously have to stop making these! I ate half the pan today, so delicious! My hubby and kids love them too, when they can tear them away from me! ;0)
haha, right? Granola bars can be dangerous! Glad you like them, Carrie :D
Sonja says
I have made your 5 ingredient granola bars twice now, and was excited to try your recipe for the seedy type. Alas, I had only a scant 1/4 cup of dates! I made them anyway, using toasted oats and almonds, chia seeds, and ground flax meal along with tahini and maple/agave syrup. Then I put them in the freezer. Well, they were quite tasty, but even the freezing didn’t help them stick together the way dates do. So, what did I do with a plate of large crumbles? Add almond milk! Yes, your granola bars are just as tasty–if not tastier–as granola cereal!
Thank you!
Priya says
Just made these and can’t believe how quick it was to make a batch! So I turned around and made a second one immediately :) Did not have hemp but added roasted coconut chips to one batch and used honey instead of agave. The variations like you mention are endless. Thanks for the recipe Dana!
Kelly says
These bars are soooo good. You’re right, I can’t stop eating them. I knew that would be the case as I’ve made your chocolate chip almond butter version a couple of times before. Delicious. Thanks for another great recipe!
Julie says
Any suggestions for replacing almonds that is nut free for my son?
Thanks
Could you sub peanuts? Otherwise, just replace the nuts with additional oats. Hope that helps!
Jason McHann says
There is way too much sweetener in these for my taste. I made an altered version using just dates and it tasted healthy….. or maybe just a little bland. For a doubled batch, 1/4 corn syrup or aguave is sufficient.
Also I would suggest baking longer than recommended (30-40 min) and covering surface with aluminum foil. The foil keeps the moisture in the mix and forces it into the dry grain. Also I process half the oats into flours. Granola is a little obsession of mine.
OM Chef says
I’m making these today, I love anything with extra seeds and you’ve got 4 different ones here, awesome! I may sub brown rice syrup for agave
thanks for sharing a great recipe ;)
jennifer says
I made these TWICE this week. Haha. That’s how good they are! They’re a perfect refuel snack after cycling to work. Thank you for a fantastic recipe :) Yum yum yum!
shameera says
Could I use raisins instead of dates?
Jason McHann says
No, raisins have a distinct , sharp flavor that would likely taste acrid in large doses. Dates are have lots of sugar and thus act as both a sweetener and binder.
Terri says
These are amazing!! I used a combo of walnuts and pecans–yum
Our new favorite bars
Love your site too :)
Thanks Terri! So glad you enjoyed them. Cheers!
cheyenne says
these look so, so, sooo good, yum!
xo, cheyenne
Tracy | Pale Yellow says
Since discovering your blog a few months ago I feel like I pin 75% of your recipes – they all look so good and easy! This is especially noticeable after vacation when I’m catching up on my blog reading! Thanks for another fantastic recipe and for ignoring my stalker-ish tendencies!
haha, thanks Tracy! No complaints here! So glad you enjoy our recipes. Cheers!
Karley says
Just made these, delicious! I think next time I might cut the sweetener in half and sub in some dried fruit… Cherries could be good!
Zach Spuckler says
LOVE the ways these look, especially the way the turn out so perfectly imperfect! The photography highlights their simplicity and beauty – better than any bar you could get at the store, these are going on my “to-cook” list for sure!
Thanks Zach! Hope you give these a go :D
Amber says
I would just like to thank you for making my family’s switch to a plant-based whole foods lifestyle a bearable one. I frequent your website often to get recipes when I need a guilt free sweet fix, which I, with slight guilt, must admit happens about every six days. I live in Joplin, MO, and actually teach a class to educate people on how getting back to their kitchen will help improve the quality of their lives’ and health. This month’s class will feature snack foods both sweet and savory, and all of my sweet recipes will be straight from your site (giving credit for your minimalist genius on every recipe print out, of course). Thank you again for all that you do here!
Sincerely,
Fan for life :)
Thanks Amber! Honored you’d share us in your course. Thanks for saying hello!
Gaby says
What a perfect snack!! They look great!!
Lisa says
I like everything about these except the agave. (I’ve read everywhere that it’s basically highly processed fructose. True agave syrup as used in S. American cultures is not the sweet stuff sold here.) I’m going to try these with home made coconut sweetened condensed milk made with organic maple syrup. YUM!
I recently heard that! Definitely swap for maple syrup if you’d rather. And if not vegan, honey would work great.
Sue says
Thanks for this yummy recipe. They look delish!
Could you use stevia instead of agave? Is so how much would I need to use.
Vicki Bensinger says
As I’m sitting here eating almonds I’m dying to make these. I’ve been looking for granola bars to make for hiking and biking while vacationing in the Colorado Mountains. These look perfect!!!
Let me know if you give them a go, Vicki! Good luck.
Millie l Add A Little says
I love granola bars (especially when travelling) and these look tasty and so satisfying Dana!
Pinned!!
Anna @ One Prickly Pear says
These granola bars look much healthier than those store-bought ones. Loving this recipe! :)
Alanna says
These look awesome!!
Hannah Elizabeth says
Lol, no, Dana, you are not alone. I bring snacks for myself all the time; sometimes I pack it in one of those insulated lunch bags, so I look even more absurd! :P I’d like to think that pretty soon the snack-toting thing is going to be super-fashionable, and we’re setting a trend. ;)
Yay! I’m not the only snack fiend! :D
Jen says
I will definitely be making these soon! And don’t worry, I always travel with snacks (even for grocery trips!) and I am also childless ;)
Elyse says
They look delicious!
Janie Lynn @ My Over-all Apron says
Ha! I just got done making granola bars and now I wish I would’ve tried these. Oh well, with ten hungry kids at my farm, they’re bound to be eaten soon and another batch of granola bars made. Yum! I wanna make a paleo/trim healthy mama version of these RIGHT NOW! Maybe I’ll post my version on my blog.
From your whole food-y!
Janie Lynn
What are the odds? At least there’s a lot of of hungry kids around to eat your current batch :D Let me know if you give these a go, Janie!
jenna @ just j.faye says
There is nothing about these that I don’t like. Delish!
Danielle @ Chits and Chats and Chocolate says
Yay! I can always use a speedy recipe! I can’t wait to make them!
Danielle @ Chits and Chats and Chocolate says
Seedy*
Mihajla says
Finding a healthy bar is always a challenge (even though they’re generally labelled as healthy right?) These are spot on..with fabulous ingredients!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
I haven’t made my own granola bars yet, but these look so easy and healthier than grocery store bought options that I gotta try them! Can’t wait to use up all the nuts and seeds sitting in my pantry :)
Exactly! Such a great way to use up pantry items. Hope you enjoy these, Medha!
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says
These look awesome! Love ALL the ingredients.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Big seedy bars make me sing!! I love this recipe!
Laura @ Raise Your Garden says
You know, it just occurred to me that store bought granola bars aren’t that healthy, like over 300 calories a piece, oops,
I love your healthy seedy version, great post workout snack! Can give to the kids instead of fish crackers.
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
I don’t think you can have too many granola bar recipes in your repertoire!
Sarah | The Sugar Hit says
Dates and oats are my love language. I would totally date an oat. Not really. But damn, these babies look good.
“I would totally date an oat.” Haha, yes!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I have every ingredient here except the medjools on hand. But I have some fatty plump raisins that may work, or I can get some on my daily TJ run :) Seriously they look wonderful, Dana! Pinned
Yes! Raisins would work swimmingly I would think. Hope you give them a go, Averie! Loved your strawberry lemonade bars on the blog, by the way. Gorgeous and pinned!
Tara says
I didn’t have dates either and made them without them. They came out more like granola than a bar but my kids loved them!!
Stephanie says
These look really yummy! Your photography is beautiful!
Stephanie
Thanks Stephanie!!
Colleen Tinlin says
These are the most amazing granola bars!!!! Added some toasted coconut one time. So good!!! Wish I could find the secret in making them not as crumbly.
Have made them three times already. Everyone I give them to loves them!!!
Lindsey Cannon says
Freeze them .. for some reason it sets the bars.
Cathy Richardson says
I have to make these bars every week…my kids gobble them up!! so much healthier than packaged cereal bars, thank you for the recipe!! I was out of sunflower seeds so added raw pumpkin seeds instead and it was delish!
Jean-Michel says
Hey,
english is not my first language and I don’t get what a heaping is. Is it just a overfilled tablespoon?
Thanks,
jm
Karolyn says
Yes, an overflowing cup!