Christmas Granola Bars: recipes at my table

Christmas Granola Bars

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Christmas Granola Bars

Christmas Granola Bars are a nutritious snack for the Holidays. Easy to make and store, these granola bars bring oats to your table. These bars are for Owen and I try to keep him healthy, most of the time.  The treat in these bars will be chocolate chips and Owen loves almonds.  You can also substitute peanuts in this recipe if you like.

These Christmas Granola Bars freeze well and you can cut them into the perfect size for quick bites.  I like to cut them into squares.  Today I use green and red smarties for decorations.  Owen loves smarties and I do too.

Health benefits of almonds:https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-proven-benefits-of-almonds

I assemble all the dry ingredients for these Christmas Granola Bars.

All mixed and up close.

The vanilla hits the condensed milk and that makes me happy.

Everything mixes easily and I put it into the pan.  Notice my parchment paper; this will make removal super easy.

Plastic wrap and a measuring cup make it easy to spread to the edges.  I love using plastic wrap to spread anything sticky.

Owen loves smarties and these are the colours of Christmas.  A few more sprinkles and we finish these granola bars.

Cooked and I use the edges of the parchment and pull them out of the pan.

Cool and cut into bars; I like squares.

Up close with the Christmas Granola Bars.

Christmas Granola Bars: recipes at my table
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Christmas Granola Bars

Christmas Granola Bars keeps your family healthy with a sweet taste.  

Course Dessert
Cuisine Home Cooking in Canada
Keyword Christmas Granola Bars
Author Renata Solski

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • 3 cups oats
  • 1 cup chopped or whole almonds
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Christmas sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  1. Line a 9 X 13 Pan with parchment paper. 

    Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.  

    Mix well.

    Press evenly onto the pan. 

    Bake at 325 F for 25 to 30 minutes.

    Let cool for about 10 minutes.

    Slide Bars with parchment paper onto cutting board.

    Cut with a sharp knife.

    Choose your size.

    These freeze well.  

Recipe Notes

If you want thinner bars use a jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper. 

Substitute the cranberries with raisin, chopped dried apricots, candied cherries or your choice of fruit.

 

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I am a retired high school English/Drama teacher and I live in Leamington, Ontario. Born in Italy, I love writing for my blog and creating new ways to bring my traditions and culture to the table. I bring my favourite recipes to the table each day and I share them with you. “Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colours, there are only so many flavours - it's how you combine them that sets you apart.” Wolfgang Puck

4 thoughts on “Christmas Granola Bars”

  1. Thanks for this recipe, my son loves it
    My only question is , the 1cup coconut, is it oil? Or flakes?:), I used oil and I find it too oily because there’s butter too.

    Thank you
    Melinda

    1. I am so sorry about this. If you use coconut flakes he will really love it. Thanks for the tip. Happy Holidays.

  2. Thanks Renata for your recipes. I know your family very well loving here in the Soo. Your brother used to play soccer on our team way back when they were younger. Those were the days my friend. Continued success with your blog, wishing you and your family a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. God bless👍😘🎄💞🎉2019

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