Recipes for Granola Bars

Safe ways to use granola bars past its expiration date

Granola Bar Parfait

Granola Bar Parfait

This delicious parfait recipe repurposes expired granola bars into a delightful dessert.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 expired granola bars, crumbled
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup mixed berries
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)

Instructions

  1. In a glass or bowl, layer crumbled granola bars, Greek yogurt, mixed berries, and chopped nuts.
  2. Drizzle honey over the layers.
  3. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, or desired quantity is reached.
  4. Top with a sprinkle of crumbled granola bars and additional berries.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Granola Bar Crumble

Granola Bar Crumble

This granola bar crumble is a delicious and easy way to use up slightly expired granola bars.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 slightly expired granola bars
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/4 cup dried fruit

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, crumble the slightly expired granola bars into small pieces.
  3. Add melted butter and honey to the crumbled granola bars and mix well.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
  7. Once cooled, mix in the chopped nuts and dried fruit.
  8. Serve as a delicious granola bar crumble snack or as a topping for yogurt or ice cream.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Granola Bar Energy Balls

Granola Bar Energy Balls

These energy balls are a great way to use up expired granola bars while ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup expired granola bars, crushed
  • 1/2 cup nut butter (e.g., almond butter, peanut butter)
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed granola bars, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, mini chocolate chips, and dried fruits.
  2. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Using your hands, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls.
  4. Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  7. Enjoy as a nutritious snack!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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