After-School Crunchy Chewy Granola Bars
After-School Crunchy Chewy Granola Bars balance toasty oats and quinoa with nutty almonds and flax for a satisfying bite. Peanut butter and honey bring gentle sweetness and a soft chew, while a dark chocolate finish adds a rich snap. Perfect for packing in lunchboxes, post-practice snacks, or a quick afternoon pick‑me‑up.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves32
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in After-School Crunchy Chewy Granola Bars, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the oats, quinoa, almonds, and chia seeds on a baking sheet.
- 2
Toast in the preheated oven, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir the peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil together in a bowl until fully blended. Stir in the oat mixture, flaxseed meal, and salt until evenly combined. Press the granola mixture into a 12x18-inch baking pan.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the bars set, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the oven; sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- 6
Bake until the chocolate is just melted, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the bars with a rubber spatula.
- 8
Place in the freezer until the chocolate is firm, about 20 minutes; cut into bars.
- Calories 261.21 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 7.01 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 28.6 g 10%
- Total Fat 13.99 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.85 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 24.97 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 6.46 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 10.09 g --
- Added Sugars 4.43 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 38.81 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.01 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 99.83 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 8.62 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
After School Crunchy Chewy Granola Bars is an American breakfast recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 32, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chia Seeds, Coconut Oil, Crunchy Peanut Butter, and Dark Chocolate Chips. Each serving provides about 261.21 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is After-School Crunchy Chewy Granola Bars?
- It is an American recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is After-School Crunchy Chewy Granola Bars made of?
- The main ingredients are Chia Seeds, Coconut Oil, Crunchy Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate Chips, Ground Flaxseed. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with After-School Crunchy Chewy Granola Bars?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make After-School Crunchy Chewy Granola Bars?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 261.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is After-School Crunchy Chewy Granola Bars easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is After-School Crunchy Chewy Granola Bars healthy?
- After-School Crunchy Chewy Granola Bars has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 261.21 calories and 7.01 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.85 g (24% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.43 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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