I am a mother of two boys – the eldest is 14 years old and the youngest is 8 years old. They are very energetic and constantly on the go.

Both of them are at their happiest when they are outdoors; where they can run around and channel their energy into physical activities.

Since my eldest is in his teen years, he is always feeling hungry compared to his little brother.

I believe my eldest son is going through a major growth spurt and needs all the additional food to give him the extra energy and nutrients to help with his growth and development.

With the increase in his calorie needs, he also snacks a lot!

Both my son loves granola bars, but I find those commercially sold are a little too sweet and also very expensive.

Also, do you usually read the labels in these popular granola bars? You will be surprised to see what is hidden in these supposedly ‘healthy’ granola bars; usually high in sugar as fructose or corn syrup.

Therefore, in order to save money and still eat delicious yet healthy granola bars, why don’t we make our own granola energy bar for the family, especially for our children?

What Goes Into the Granola Bars?

Granola bars are usually made from rolled oats with honey to keep them together.

Some dry fruits and nuts are also added. These bars are considered to be a superb booster of energy.

They are also a good source of protein and fiber that keeps us fuller longer and cleans our digestive tract while improves digestion and prevents constipation.

The Ingredients And The Method Of Making Granola Bars

It is easy to get the ingredients to make these energy bars and it is so simple to make.

I like to make my own granola energy bars because I can change the sugar level and add my favourite ingredients.

These are the ingredients that I use. You may also add any other ingredients that would fit you and your family, such as your favourite dried fruit, to make it more enjoyable and flavourful.

Homemade Granola Energy Bars

A perfect and healthy breakfast snack for your family.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword energy bar

Author Merryn Tan

Ingredients

2 cups toasted rolled oats
1 cup roasted almond
1 cup roasted peanuts
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted desiccated coconut
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup honey
1 tbsp oil

Instructions

Toast the rolled oats, peanuts, and almonds until all turns golden and fragrant.
Toast the desiccated coconut separately.
Slice the roasted almond.
In a huge bowl, mix rolled oats, peanuts, sliced almonds, desiccated coconut, dried cranberries, dark chocolate chips, oil, and honey.
Mix until all the dry ingredients are coated with honey.
Transfer into a lined baking pan and press to flatten the ingredients.
Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for 10 minutes.
Once you take it out of the oven, cut into bars immediately.
Press again and leave to cool before refrigerating.
Refrigerated for a minimum of 2 hours.
Remove the bars from the baking pan once firm.
Cut along the lines to separate the granola bars.
Wrap each bars with non stick baking paper and store in an airtight container.

Time To Serve!

After you finish all of the processes, you are ready to serve the granola bars to your family, especially your children.

I bet they are going to enjoy this granola energy bar as much as my son does.

These convenient, healthy and tasty granola bars are ready to be eaten at any time of the day. They are in fact my sons’ go-to snack. The boys will just grab one before dashing out of the house.

Granola bars are a nutritious snack. Since you make them yourself, you are in charge of exactly what goes into it.

It is not difficult to make these granola bars. So, try to make it on your own starting today!

If you are not so sure how to make these homemade granola bars, you can watch the video below.

I promise that you will not regret making these snacks and I am sure once you get started, you will continue to bake more just like I do!