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Chewy Granola Bars Recipe

This Chewy Granola Bars Recipe is so easy and simple to make. It has a handful of ingredients, naturally sweetened with dates, and has a crunchy texture thanks to walnuts. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Freezer Time
20 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 370 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Medjool dates Pitted (see Note #1)
  • 1 ½ cup walnuts
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
To Top:
  • ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup walnuts Chopped
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

Instructions

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  1. Place dates, walnuts, old fashioned oats, and cinnamon in a food processor. 
  2. Blend on low for a minute and then high for another minute or two, until all the ingredients are combined together. 
  3. Coat a 9X9 pan with non stick spray and line with a parchment paper. Transfer the date walnut mixture into the pan and spread evenly using a spatula. 
  4. Top with chocolate chips, walnuts, and shredded coconut (optional). 
  5. Put the bars in the freezer for 20 minutes. 
  6. After 20 minutes, take them out of the freezer and out of the pan onto a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut the slab into 8 pieces (or more smaller pieces). 

Notes

  • I like using Medjool dates as they have a soft flesh that blends well, but any other kind of date would be okay too. If the dates are dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, drain, and use in the recipe. 
  • The key to bars that hold together is packing the mixture tightly into the pan. I always use the back of a spatula or my hands to press it down as much as possible before freezing.
  • One of my favorite things about this recipe is how easy it is to switch things up. Swap walnuts for pecans, throw in a handful of dried cranberries for a tangy twist, or mix in a spoonful of peanut butter for extra richness. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 370kcal (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Calories 370kcal 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.