Homemade Coconut Granola Bars

Prepared by Sarah Shilhavy, Photo by Jeremiah Shilhavy

Servings: 20
Preparation Time: 5 minutes, 10 to bake

4 cups uncooked oats
1 cup organic whole sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped nuts (may use any you like)
3/4 cup melted coconut oil
1/2 cup raw honey
2/3 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup wheat germ

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix well and press into a well greased 15 1/2 inch by 10 1/2 inch jelly roll pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. Store in an airtight container to keep them chewy.

Recipe submitted by Chanelle, Beaumont, CA

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Published on September 3, 2010

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5 Comments

Aimee April 28, 2011 at 1:16 pm - Reply

I modified these quite a bit, only b/c I don’t eat nuts.
I used a combo of organic honey, maple syrup, butter, coconut oil and unsweetened apple sauce. Additionally,  I added ground flax meal, cacoa nibs, 2 small shredded carrots, & vivani organic dark chocolate bar broken into pieces.  I didn’t add to much of the sweetners, so they came out delicious!  Thank you for sharing  recipe..:)

naomi w. January 18, 2011 at 8:01 am - Reply

I made these yesterday, and they were fantastic. HOWEVER, I lowered the temp to 400 and cooked 12 minutes, and I’m glad I did. They were crunchy-dark on the edges, and they would have burnt at 450. 

I’m even planning to lower the temp to 350 and add a couple more minutes next time. (My oven temp is accurate, and I baked on the low rack.)

Cheryl September 26, 2010 at 3:44 pm - Reply

These are delicious, but crumbly. Would substituting brown rice syrup for the honey, make them hold together better?

Sarah September 6, 2010 at 10:21 pm - Reply

You can cut them anytime; while cooling or when cold.

tammy September 6, 2010 at 8:59 am - Reply

looks good.  how long do they need to cool after baking before you cut them?

Homemade Coconut Granola Bars