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How many of you are looking for healthier snacks for your kids? Both of my kids love chewy granola bars, but some of the ingredients leave me scratching my head. I decided to go into the kitchen and create a healthier and still delicious snack. These M&M's Almond Granola Bars are the result.
I went with chewy, no-bake granola bars because no one wants to sit and wait for their treats to bake in the oven! They are also bendable, and super portable.
How to make M&M's Almond Granola Bars
Mix together the flour, oats, sliced almonds, puffed rice and salt in a large bowl.....
In a smaller bowl, mix together the coconut nectar, almond butter, brown sugar, and safflower oil. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir to combine.....
Stir in the vanilla extract, and pour the mixture over the oats mixture until thoroughly combined. Stir in a 1/4 cup of mini M&M's {I didn't want them to melt}....
Line an 8 x 8 baking sheet with parchment paper, and pour in the mixture.....
Sprinkle the remaining M&M's over the top {if desired}. Press mixture firmly into the pan. I used a small piece of parchment paper to keep my fingers clean. 😉
Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour, remove from pan using the parchment paper as handles.....
Slice and serve.
More delicious snack recipes:
- Pina Colada Popcorn
- Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites
- Grinch Puppy Chow aka Muddy Buddies
- Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Goldfish Crackers
- Galactic Brownies
Enjoy!!
M&M's Almond Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Teff flour can substitute oat flour
- 1 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup puffed rice cereal
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup coconut nectar can substitute maple or agave syrup
- 2 Tablespoons almond butter
- 1 Tablespoon safflower oil
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini m&m's divided
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, puffed rice, oats, almonds, and salt. Set aside.
- In a smaller bowl, combine the almond butter, safflower oil, brown sugar, and coconut nectar. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, remove and stir to dissolve sugar.
- Add the vanilla extract, stir and pour over the dry mixture.
- Stir mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of mini M&M's.
- Line an 8 x 8 baking pan with parchment paper. Make sure to completely cover all four sides.
- Pour the mixture into baking pan, pressing down to pack down the mixture. Sprinkle the remaining M&M's over the top of mixture. Use a small piece of parchment paper to keep your hands clean.
- Place in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
- Use the edges of the parchment paper to remove the granola bars from the pan.
- Cut into squares and serve.
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Ordinary Blogger (Rivki Locker) says
Well, I suppose I have to admit that I'm not a big superhero fan. But these bars look fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
Lisa Johnson says
Luckily, you don't have to be a fan to enjoy these granola bars Rivki. 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!!
marcie says
I LOVE watching all of the superhero movies...probably even more than my boys! These granola bars look delicious! Pinning. 🙂
Lisa Johnson says
I think we're big kids at heart Marcie. 🙂 Thanks so much!!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
These look DELICIOUS!! And I also just <3 those mini M&Ms so much. Time to (finally) watch Captain America w/ the boys this week. Pinned!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
So these just made it to my must-make list! 🙂 Can you believe that I have never made homemade granola bars before?? Can't wait to try this- both the kiddos (and this mama) will love these!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Carrie. You really need to give them a try, they are super easy to make and your kids will love them! 🙂
Leslie says
I've pinned these for a later date. They look so easy and yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Leslie, they are very easy to make. 🙂
Annie @Maebells says
This looks just perfect! I haven't had M&Ms in ages! Now they are on my list! 🙂
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Annie! 🙂
Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch says
These look like a perfect breakfast or after school snack for my own superheros!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Nichi, I sure your girls will love them!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
What a great looking snack Lisa!! Love M&Ms!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Deb. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
As much as I love granola bars I love Captain American even more! These look so yummy - the perfect snack for kids!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Trish!! 🙂
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I'm always up for a fun movie, and it is even better if I can enjoy a few of these granola bars! Always love m&ms so I am sure that I would love these!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Ashley. M&M's make everything taste better!! 🙂
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Love these, Lisa! I'm sue my kiddos will be hitting me up for that movie! 🙂 Pinned and stumbled!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Jamie! I still need to watch it. 🙂
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
These. Look. DELICIOUS!!!!!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Cathy! 🙂
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
I love how full of nuts these granola bars are. And those M&M's on top make it perfect!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Julie!
Veronica says
Not only will the kids love the chocolate mm's but they're healthy too! I can't wait to make these!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Veronica! 🙂
Amy says
Those bars look totally yummy! #client