If you’re anything like me, you appreciate changing up what you eat. I LOVE granola bars, but honestly, they all taste so similar. I like to switch up my granola bar flavor often, and THIS recipe is my new favorite variation. These macadamia nut granola bars are sweet, nutty, and complete with a chewy texture. They taste like the Hawaiian Islands from the tropical flavors of macadamia nuts and coconut. They are the most perfect snack, breakfast addition, or dessert. Check out the recipe below for your new favorite recipe!
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What ingredients do I need to make these bars?
Well, for starters, you’ll need to have the basics. The only ingredients that you may not have are the macadamia nuts, coconut flakes, and white chocolate. I encourage you to buy the macadamia nuts in bulk. They can be SO expensive if you buy a small bag at a normal grocery store. I buy mine at Sam’s Club. It saves so much money and I promise you will use them all. One of my favorite recipes to use macadamia nuts in is my Bougie Hawaiian Banana Bread. It’s kinda life-changing;)
The ingredient list below explains all the ingredients and their substitutions.
- Rolled oats (gluten free oats works great too!)
- Almond butter (drippy. if you need a sub, use sunflower butter or cashew butter)
- Puffed rice cereal (I use this brand, but any type works. You can also crush up a rice cake instead!)
- Honey (maple syrup or agave works too!)
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Macadamia nuts (if you can’t find them near you, you can use almonds or cashews!)
- White chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended! make sure to use a dairy free/vegan if needed)
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
Please make these your own by subbing out any ingredients that suit your needs or pantry stock better!
Dietary accomodations?
I love to say that these macadamia nut granola bars can be made gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and are totally refined sugar free* (as long as the chocolate chips you use fit those categories). These bars are my go-to when I need an afternoon snack, or after-dinner sweet treat! I even pair one with my breakfast to ensure I am getting in my healthy fats for a balanced meal. I can’t wait to hear about how you and your loved ones enjoyed these bars!
Need more recipe inspo?
Maybe you need more snack or bar recipes! Check out my list below for my favorite no bake snacks!
- Honey Puff Bars (only 3 ingredients!)
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Protein Bars
- Healthy Popcorn Bars
- Low FODMAP Peanut Butter Protein Bars
- Protein Brownie Bites
- Chocolate Banana Chia Bites
- Cinnamon Roll Energy Bites
Macadamia Nut Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup drippy almond butter or cashew or sunflower butter!
- ½ cup raw honey or maple syrup/agave
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cups rolled oats use gf if needed!
- 1 cup puffed rice cereal or crushed rice cake!
- ½ cup white chocolate chips optional
- ½ cup roughly chopped macadamia nuts use almonds or cashews for a sub!
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes can omit if you do not like coconut
- ¼-½ tsp salt depending on prefrence
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- First, combine honey, almond butter, and vanilla extract together in a small saucepan. Heat the mixture on medium-low until the it's warm, not hot. Stir occasionally and remove once it's warm and paste-y like. It will begin to look like a dough, glue ball. We don't want it too thick, but it should be thicker than what you started with.
- Next, in a medium bowl add the oats, puffed rice, coconut flakes, salt, and chopped macadamia nuts. Then, add the stove-top mixture and stir until combined. Add the white chocolate chips in after the mixture begins coming together.
- In a 8×8 baking pan, firmly press the mixture into the pan with your hands or the bottom of a glass. Cover the bars and place them in the fridge for at least one hour before you slice and enjoy! Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week!
Notes
Let me know how these granola bars turned out for you in the comments below!
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