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Crunchy Granola Bars

A crunchy, sweet granola bar made from oats, puffed rice, chocolate chips, and dried cranberries. These bars have protein powder mixed in as well to increase the protein load.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 cups oats
  • 3 cups puffed rice cereal
  • ½ cup melted coconut oil
  • 2 coops vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 3 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. In a large bowl mix the salt, oats, and oil. Pour onto a baking sheet and bake until toasted, about 15 minutes stirring every couple of minutes.
  3. While the oats are baking, stir together the syrup, whey, and vanilla until the whey is dissolved.
  4. Mix the oats, puffed rice, cranberries, and syrup mixture together.
  5. Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with oil. Pour the mixture into the pan and press firmly. Add a layer of wax paper over the top before you press to keep your hands clean. The sheet pan should be a standard size ideally with a lip. If you have a smaller sheet pan you’ll probably end up with chewy bars.
  6. Bake for 10-15 minutes and remove from oven. Cut into 24 bars while still warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 25.7g (9%) Protein 4.2g (8%) Fat 6.7g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 25.7g 9%
Protein 4.2g 8%
Fat 6.7g 10%

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