Chewy Coconut Pecan Granola Bar Recipe

What You’ll Need for Your Granola Bars

Whip up a batch of these soft and chewy granola bars with a few simple ingredients:

Making Chewy Coconut Pecan Granola Bars

Start by preheating your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and preparing a baking sheet for your granola bar mixture. Line a 9-inch square pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Then, combine your dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add your pecan pieces, coconut, oats, cranberries and crispy rice cereal and mix. Set the mixture aside and combine your remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring the honey, brown sugar, coconut oil and salt mixture to medium heat until the coconut oil melts and the sugar dissolves.

Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Then, put the granola mixture in the pan you prepared, firmly pressing it in place with a rubber spatula or moistened hands.

Bake your granola bars for 10 minutes, remove them from the oven and flatten them again with a rubber spatula. Put the pan back in the oven for 7 more minutes, take out and let cool on a wire rack. Place the pan in the fridge for at least 2 hours before cutting it into 12 bars.

Other Details of This Chewy Coconut Pecan Granola Bars

Mix your wet and dry ingredients thoroughly for best results, so your granola bars won’t crumble. Also, press the granola bar mixture firmly into the pan — this step helps all the ingredients stick together better.

Once you cut your granola bars, they can last for 5 to 7 days in an airtight container. Consider storing them in the fridge to help them keep their shape. After making this recipe a few times, play with different pecan flavors like Cinnamon or Maple Pecans from Pecan Nation.

This recipe for Chewy Coconut Pecan Granola Bars is a great food prep option to use instead of pre-packaged snacks. The pecans give you plant-based protein, fiber and healthy fats, plus a delectable dose of flavor! Explore the flavor possibilities Pecan Nation offers for your granola bars.