Nutritional Recipes

Easy Granola Bites

Written by COA Nutrition Team On March 21, 2025

A few simple ingredients, easy to make, homemade Granola Bites for a healthy, fiber-packed snack for kids. Plus: They store in the fridge for weeks, so you can use them up as needed and not worry about waste.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups oats regular or quick oats
1 cup ground flaxseed
2/3 cup crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispie)
1 cup creamy sun butter, or other nut butter of your preference
1 cup mini chocolate chips, raisins, dried cherries, coconut, chopped nuts or a combination
1/2 cup honey, or agave
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until well mixed.
Scoop into balls using a cookie scoop, spoon, or your hands and place in an airtight container, with pieces of parchment paper between stacked layers, if needed.
Storing: Refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to two weeks or freeze for several months.

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