8 Delicious Homemade Allergen-Safe Granola Bar Recipes

Granola bars are a fantastic snack for families on the go, but finding clean-label options in stores can be a challenge. Fortunately, making your own granola bars at home is not only easy but also allows you to customize them to suit your family’s taste and dietary needs. Plus, when you make them at home, you can add a touch of flair, which is something we all could use a little more of whenever we fall into a snack rut.

1. Classic Chewy Granola Bars (Base Recipe)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Safe + Fair Granola (any flavor)
• 1 cup almond butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut-free)
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the granola, almond butter, and honey until well combined.
2. Stir in chocolate chips if desired.
3. Press the mixture into a lined 9x9-inch baking pan.
4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.

2. Cookie Butter Banana Granola Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Safe + Fair Banana Bread Granola
• 1/4 unsalted butter 
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup mashed banana
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup cookie butter
• 1 cup crispy rice cereal
• 1/3 cup crushed Remy's Grahams
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, add butter, brown sugar, honey, and cookie butter. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to bubble. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
2. Stir in the granola, rice crispy cereal, and Remy's Grahams. Stir until well-coated. 
3. Next, stir in the mashed banana.
4. P ress the mixture into a lined 9x9-inch baking pan.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.

3. Chocolate Coconut Granola Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Safe + Fair Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Granola
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the granola, shredded coconut, almond or sunflower seed butter, and maple syrup.
2. Press the mixture firmly into a lined baking pan.
3. Refrigerate for 1 hour, then cut into bars.

4. Apple Cinnamon Granola Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Safe + Fair Honeycrisp Apple Pie Granola
• 1/2 cup crushed Remy's Grahams
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix the granola, Remy's Grahams, applesauce, raisins, and sunflower seeds until combined.
3. Spread the mixture into a greased baking pan.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

5. Berry Blast Granola Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Safe + Fair All American Granola
  
• 1/2 cup dried blueberries
• 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
• 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
• 1/4 cup honey

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the granola, dried berries, sunflower seed butter, and honey.
2. Press the mixture into a lined baking pan.
3. Refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing into bars.

6. Pumpkin Spice Granola Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Safe + Fair Pumpkin Pie Granola
• 1/2 cup crushed Remy's Grahams
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the granola, crushed Remy's Grahams, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup.
2. Mix well and press into a lined baking pan.
3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing.

7. S'mores Granola Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup crushed Remy Grahams
• 1 cup Safe + Fair Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Granola 
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
• 1/2 cup almond butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large bowl, combine the crushed Remy Grahams, granola, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth.
4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well-coated.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly to create an even layer.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.

8. Birthday Cake Granola Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Safe + Fair Birthday Cake Granola
• 1/2 cup almond butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
• 1/4 cup sprinkles 
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined.
3. In a large mixing bowl, add the granola, mini chocolate chips (if using), and sprinkles. Mix well.
4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or your hands to press the mixture down firmly and evenly.
6. Refrigerate the bars for at least 1-2 hours to allow them to set.
7. Once set, lift the bars from the dish using the parchment paper and cut them into squares or rectangles.

Enjoy these spiced-up granola bar recipes, a surefire way to get out of a snacktime rut!