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    Home » Recipes » Sweet Treats » Bars & Slices

    4 Ingredient Crunchy Granola Oat Bars

    Published: April 23, 2022 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosures and disclaimers page for details.

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    This recipe makes crunchy delicious granola oat bars that are super quick and easy to prepare. Made with only 4 ingredients and perfect for a breakfast on the go or a quick afternoon snack.

    Granola oat bars

    These granola oat bars are one of the easiest recipes on this site. They’re super yummy and they have a nice crunchy texture but are chewy at the same time. They’re great for breakfast or if you are looking for a quick snack recipe and you can have this recipe prepared and baked in no time.

    Making oat bars or granola bars may seem easy but it can be tricky to get the right quantity of ingredients to ensure they hold together well. These oat bars hold together very well but you do have to ensure the ingredients are measured correctly which is why you should invest in some digital scales if you don't have one. They are held together with a combination of golden syrup and sugar which will caramelise during baking and hold the bars together.

    Granola oat bars

    If you’re looking for a simple recipe with convenient ingredients then give this recipe a try. If like me, you love granola oat recipes then you will certainly love this one.

    Ingredients for Crunchy Granola Oat Bars

    Please find the full list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    • Butter – use unsalted or salted.
    • Syrup – I use golden syrup or you can use corn syrup or honey as a substitute.
    • Sugar - I use golden caster sugar but regular caster sugar or granulated sugar will work.
    • Oats – I use rolled oats.
    Granola oat bars

    How to Make Crunchy Granola Oat Bars

    1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 4/350oF/180oC/160oC fan. Grease and line an 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 cm) square baking tin with parchment paper. Allow the parchment paper to overhang on two opposite sides to make it easier to remove them from the tin.

    2. Add the butter to a microwavable bowl and microwave in 30 second increments until fully melted. Remove from the microwave and immediately mix in the golden syrup and caster sugar. Combine well then fold in the oats ensuring all the oats are fully coated with the butter mix. 

    3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin and press down with the back of a spoon or palette knife to ensure it is tight and compact. Bake in the centre of the oven for 25 minutes. It should be golden brown when done.

    4. Allow to cool for 20 minutes then score the top of the bars where you want to cut them. This makes them easier to cut once cooled. Allow them to cool then cut where you scored them. I usually score and cut them into 16 bars.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition based on 1 serving - Calories: 109kcal | Fat: 5.4g | Saturates: 3.1g | Carbs: 13.6g | Sugar: 8.1g | Fibre: 0.9g | Protein: 1.1g | Salt: 0.03g.

    Storage

    Store these oat bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 days.

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    4 Ingredient Crunchy Granola Oat Bars

    Crunchy delicious granola oat bars that are super quick and easy to prepare. Made with only 4 ingredients and perfect for a breakfast on the go or a quick afternoon snack.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Author: Andrea
    Yield: 16 servings
    Calories: 109kcal

    Ingredients

    • 90g butter salted or unsalted
    • 35g golden syrup
    • 100g golden caster sugar or regular caster sugar
    • 150g rolled oats

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to gas mark 4/350oF/180oC/160oC fan. Grease and line an 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 cm) square baking tin with parchment paper. Allow the parchment paper to overhang on two opposite sides to make it easier to remove them from the tin.
    • Add the butter to a microwavable bowl and microwave in 30 second increments until fully melted. Remove from the microwave and immediately mix in the golden syrup and caster sugar. Combine well then fold in the oats ensuring all the oats are fully coated with the butter mix.  
    • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin and press down with the back of a spoon or palette knife to ensure it is tight and compact. Bake in the centre of the oven for 25 minutes. It should be golden brown when done.
    • Allow to cool for 20 minutes then score the top of the bars where you want to cut them. This makes them easier to cut once cooled. Allow them to cool then cut where you scored them. I usually score and cut them into 16 bars.

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    1. Valerie Reeves says

      August 23, 2024 at 7:49 pm

      Turned out perfect and so good.

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