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These Granola Bars Reinvented - In the Round are perfect for breakfast on the run. They're great to have stashed away for between meal munchies!
I love tried and true recipes that get all dressed up in new clothes! That's exactly what these fun Granola Rounds are.
I have a favorite granola recipe that I've been making for what seems like forever. It's loaded with oats and seeds and not too much oil. It always receives rave reviews and I make it with all sorts of variations.
Not too long ago, I decided to try something new with it. I used a little less oatmeal, scooped tablespoons of the unbaked granola into muffin pans and compressed them to make delicious round granola bars. It took a bit of tweaking, but I've got the technique down pat and it's all set for you!
- 1 ¼ cups rolled oats old fashioned
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds*
- ¼ cup dried fruit optional – I used dried currants
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
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1. Generously spray two muffin pans with baking spray. Don’t put the spray away yet, you will be using it in a little while.
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2. Whisk together brown sugar, honey, oil, salt, and vanilla.
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3. Mix together oats, almonds, sesame and flax seeds in a medium bowl. Pour liquid over dry ingredients and stir until well combined. After you think it’s well combined, stir one more time as you really want the oat mixture coated with the syrup mixture.
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4. Divide the oat mixture into the 24 muffin cups, about 1 generous tablespoon into each cup. Using the baking spray can cover (it’s the perfect size), turned upside down, compress the oat mixture by pressing each one several times to create a very flat surface. (If you don’t use cooking spray, be sure to grease your pans well and then use something round and flat to compress the granola with.) Bake at 250˚F. for 30 minutes.
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5. Remove from oven and compress rounds again with the top of the cooking spray can. Return to oven and bake another 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and press one more time on the top of each round with your upside down cooking spray can. Cool for 10 minutes, then with a thin bladed knife gently pop each round out of it’s cup. Cool on a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container or in small plastic zippered bags for snacks on the go.
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*Be sure to use ground flax seeds. I used to use the whole seeds but found out that you lose much of the nutritional value as the seeds are not absorbed as well as the ground flax.
I like to double this recipe – I make 2 dozen granola rounds and a pan of regular loose granola as well. For the regular granola, just spread it out on a sheet pan and bake in the same oven as the Granola Rounds, but leave it in the oven a bit longer until nice and golden. Leave to cool on the pan, then break apart into clumps and store in an airtight container.
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Claire @ Claire K Creations says
I have got to start getting more creative with my presentation. What a clever and simple idea!
Pacheco Patty says
I'm making these today! Love your simple and very creative idea;-)
The Café Sucré Farine says
Amy, I'm so happy you had good results with these! I thought they were quite fun!
amy free says
Just made these for a friend who is about to have a baby! The perfect little snack after feeding the baby! Thanks for such a lovely idea!
France@beyondthepeel says
I love these little granola rounds. It's the perfect grab and go snack. great idea Chris!
The Harried Cook says
Fabulous post! I make my own granola all the time, and this sounds like something I would adore... Thanks for the tip about the flax seeds - I didn't know that! I use them whole all the time... Thank you so much for sharing...
Ginny says
What a wonderful idea!! and I know kids would LOVE it, so healthy!!! It's like granola cookies.
The Mom Chef says
Cool. I've been waiting for these since the egg dish yesterday. They look amazing. I think I have flax seeds so I'll have to make sure to give them a good grind. 🙂
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
I'm absolutely going to try these! what a great idea making them look like cookies!
Mary x
Kim says
Oh! I love these granola bars! I'll definitly try it soon, I need some of these to snack on! Thanks for this recipe Chris!
bellini says
I have these bookmarked!
Vicki Bensinger says
That's a fun way to make granola bars. They remind Me of rice cakes. Great idea!
The Blonde Duck says
Those are too cute!
Sandra says
Very easy and the fact that they're round makes them more interesting. And probably easy to overeat!
Christine says
@Indie.Tea
Love the idea of this! Seems like whenever I bring granola I am cupping it in my hand and then it gets all over! I've saved this recipe.
Renata says
Love them already !
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I was excited for this recipe! I love the idea of of individual granola bites. It will help me with my portion control, I kind of have a granola addiction. I am going to make these this week! Oh and very clever using the top of the cooking spray can! Love it!!
sophiesfoodiefiles says
Oooh waw, What a great & neat idea,...clever too!
Your granola rounds look so delectable & apart!
A great treat for breakfast or lunch!
Indie.Tea says
Ooo, that's a cute idea. I love granola, I'll have to try this myself.