Crispy and not too sweet, these granola bars are loaded with oats, nuts, coconut, and dried fruit.

I’ve tried dozens of recipes for homemade granola bar recipes over the years. This crispy, crunchy version loaded with oats, nuts, coconut, and dried fruit is one of my favorites. The secret ingredient, believe it or not, Rice Krispies, which make the bars light and crispy. If you can imagine what a cross between a granola bar and Rice Krispie Treat would taste like, this is it.

What You’ll Need To Make Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars

How To Make Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars

To begin, spread the oats, walnuts and almonds onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and toast for 7 minutes. Add the shredded coconut and toss well.

Place the pan back into the oven to cook for 4 to 5 minutes more. Keep an eye on it towards the end; you want the coconut to turn golden but not burn.

In the meantime, combine the honey, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Whisk and bring to a rapid boil, then turn off the heat and set aside.

Once the oat mixture is done, remove it from the oven and reduce heat to 300°F. Combine the oat mixture, honey mixture, rice cereal, and dried fruit in a large bowl.

Toss well to combine.

Turn the granola bar mixture out into a foil-lined baking dish.

Using a rubber spatula, spread and pat the mixture into an even layer.

Bake until lightly golden, 20 to 23 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, 1 to 1½ hours. Use the foil overhang to transfer bars to cutting board.

Use a large, sharp knife to cut into rectangles.

Store the bars in a single layer in an airtight container for up to a week (do not stack the bars or they will stick together and fall apart).

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