Lemon Coconut Granola Bars
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| Serves | 24 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Total time | 35 minutes |
These easy homemade Lemon Coconut Granola Bars are a fun snack that everyone will love! They are chewy with a bit of crunch, and the flavors are so bright!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup lemon Juice
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cup crisp rice cereal
- zest of one lemon
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 350 In a saucepan over medium low heat, melt the butter with the honey and sugar, and continue stirring until all sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, coconut, oats, and cereal until evenly coated. Press firmly into a 9x13" pan, lined with foil and greased. Bake 18-20 minutes. Sprinkle with the zest of a lemon. Allow to cool before lifting bars from pan and cutting into 24 pieces. Store in a sealed container. | |
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Anita says
Lemon is one of my favorite dessert flavors too! Great looking bars!
Nutmeg Nanny says
These granola bars are just the punch of flavor that scream spring! LOVE this!
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says
I am all about is crunchy chewy! This is my kind of recipe, can’t wait to make these.
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says
I’ve been on a lemon kick lately and can’t seem to stop!! I don’t mind since it’s my favorite as is the combo with coconut. Great job on these bars!
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
Mmmm, lemon! Love that this is a lemony bar! I’d rather have a baked than no-bake bar, anytime!
Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says
What a great granola bar! I’ve never seen lemon granola bars before, but they sound great! I might make a batch to send with my son to preschool for snack share day!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
Lemon and coconut is such a great flavor combination — and homemade granola bars are the best!
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
I’m a huge lemon lover, so I am loving these bars!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This is such a great recipe! I love that you added lemon. I want lemon in everything right now!
Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says
Why have I never thought to make lemon flavored granola bars before?! These sound amazing.
Tasha@thatssoyummy says
These look like summer in a bar…. So delicious!
Lana | Never Enough Thyme says
Yum! I love every single ingredient in these bars! And I completely agree that lemon zest really brings out the bright, fresh lemon flavor in a recipe. Fantastic.
Kelley says
I wish my kiddos liked lemon as much as I do! I am the only one in my house that seems to like it. Which I guess is totally ok. ha!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
I guess we’re both on the lemon train today!! Love it! I bet my hubby would love these.
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
We have started to bake all of our granola bars and I am obsessed! And these flavors? Love!
Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says
I love the citrus in these granola bars…..definitely something I need to try. They would be perfect for on the go snacks!
Paula - bell'alimento says
I wish I had a few of these to tuck into my travel bag tomorrow! Yum
Sarah says
These look awesome, Steph! I never would have thought to pair coconut and lemon together. Brilliant idea!
Sian says
I am soo making these when I get in! I am obsessed with coconut, can’t wait to try them!
Rachel Farnsworth says
I’ve never had a citrusy granola bar before but it sounds perfect for spring.
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
I adore this lemon coconut bars. We’re huge fans of both of these flavors in my house. I can’t wait to try them. 🙂
Cookin Canuck says
I’ve been using a lot of lemon in my cooking lately too…that must mean I’m ready for springtime! These granola bars look like a great after school snack.
Sheena @ Tea and Biscuits says
Oh yum, they do look really tasty! I love a homemade granola bar, so much tastier than the store bought versions.
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I love coconut and I love lemon, so this is a win in my books! Not sure why I never thought of a lemon granola bar!
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says
1. I am with you on the lemon. I did a whole week of “lemon in everything” on my blog recently, too. I can’t get enough of it in sweet AND savory dishes! 2. My husband and I are not fans of coconut. Any suggestions on a substitute for this particular recipe? Looking forward to giving it a try!
Stephanie Brubaker says
Oh, I will have to check out your lemon recipes! You can just leave out the coconut or swap in some white chocolate chips or dried fruit!
Charbel says
What a great recipe! These look so refreshing and tasty – I am going to have to give these a try.
Angie says
These granola bars look amazing! Lemon and coconut is a great combination!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
You cannot get enough of lemon, and I cannot get enough of coconut. Sounds like these are perfect for both of us!