By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 15
233 cal · 45 min
Crunchy Homemade Granola Bars
Recipe GLPRc4413311837255
Golden, satisfying granola bars packed with oats, nuts, dried fruit, and coconut. These wholesome bars are easy to make at home and perfect for quick breakfasts or after-school snacks. Made with honey, butter, and coconut oil for a naturally sweet, crunchy texture that stays fresh for days.
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Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup chopped dried fruit
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, shredded coconut, chopped dried fruit, chopped nuts, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
In a medium saucepan, gently warm the butter and coconut oil together over low heat until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the honey and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the honey-butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well until all the oats and other ingredients are thoroughly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Press down firmly and evenly using a small piece of parchment paper or the bottom of a measuring cup.
Bake at 325°F for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the mixture is set.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Comments
Every ingredient is standard stock at all Charlotte chains—butter, honey, oats, coconut, dried fruit, and nuts are basics. The 45-minute stated time is honest but includes cooling and setting, so active work is closer to 20 minutes, which matters for a weeknight snack prep. Cost per bar runs roughly 40 to 60 cents depending on nut choice, making this cheaper than store bars while the recipe actually yields what it promises. These bars reheat poorly and are best eaten fresh or within a few days, and they're fussy enough that they'll dry out if overbaked, so they demand a bit of attention in the oven and exact pressing into the pan.
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