Over 10 years ago, I discovered this versatile baked granola bars recipe on AllRecipes. I’ve since experimented with many dairy-free variations, and decided to update this post. I’ve also added some fresh new photos so you can see how they turn out! The version pictured is actually gluten free, but they look pretty identical to the wheat-based version.
Special Diet Notes: Baked Granola Bars
By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, optionally gluten-free, optionally nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, and vegetarian.
For egg-free and vegan baked granola bars, swap in your favorite egg replacer. We like aquafaba for this recipe, but powdered egg replacer or even 3 tablespoons of additional applesauce might work well.
Baked Granola Bars
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These tender baked granola bars are very versatile, and can be enjoyed with different mix-ins for a range of flavors.
Author: Alisa Fleming
Serves: 20 bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick oats (certified gluten free, if needed)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour blend
- ¾ cup dried cranberries, dried berries, raisins, or dairy-free chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (omit for nut free)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ½ cup ground flaxseed (can sub wheat germ)
- ½ cup honey (can sub agave nectar or maple syrup)
- ¼ cup grapeseed oil or your favorite baking oil
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg (see post above for Vegan Option)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, dried fruit, walnuts (if using), cinnamon, and salt.
- Put the sugar, flaxseed, honey, oil, applesauce, egg, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until relatively smooth. Add the dry mixture and stir to combine.
- Scrape the dough into your prepared pan and evenly press it in with damp hands. It will be rather sticky, but water on your hands helps to prevent sticking.
- Bake 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool completely in the pan. Remove the bars using the parchment paper and cut into bars.
Key Pantry Ingredients: Baked Granola Bars
More Any Day Granola Bars
PB Protein Granola Bars (optionally vegan, gluten-free & allergy-friendly)
Trail Mix Cereal Bars (vegan, gluten-free & allergy-friendly)
Homemade Kind Bars (vegan, gluten-free & optionally allergy-friendly)
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16 Comments
How long will these stay fresh for?
Like all fresh baked goods, I always recommend consuming within a few days – and this can vary by climate. But these freeze very well too, and can be packed along easily.
Always love having more granola bar recipes on hand. My kids are thrilled when they know I made a batch.
Love the updated photos, they are so precise and beautiful. The trail mix cereal bars look delicious as well.
Thank you!
My daughter could live on granola bars. These will be perfect to keep on hand for her.
Loving these! So much texture and packed with flavor they’re screaming my name. I can’t decide between the PB and the Homemade Kind Bars.
This I’ve got to try! I love making homemade snacks and these are perfect for taking on the go!
I want to keep some of these at work for those times when you just want a nutritious snack.
These would be great for lunch boxes. They sound so easy to make!.
They are really easy!
Love the ease and convenience of these. All sorts of healthy ingredients in one place!
I am thinking the egg is for binder in this one… I wonder if a whipped aquafaba would work? these sound tasty!
I think so!
My kids are obsessed with granola bars! I’ll have to try these- especially the PB Protein Granola Bars!
I love your use of grapeseed oil! I’ve been wanting to bake some granola bars for awhile now, these look perfect.