Mint Granola Bars

These homemade Mint Granola Bars are better than store-bought bars. They are easy to make and have a soft and chewy texture, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.

Granola bars are a versatile snack because they can be a healthy treat or a sweet snack. I always use the base of these caramel oatmeal bars to make baked granola bars.

When our children were younger, they devoured granola bars, so we always tried to come up with new and exciting flavors to offer them. Typically, we kept M&M granola bars and Nutella bars in stock every week.

After finding an extra package of mint cookies in the pantry, I was inspired to create these cookie granola bars. They are simple to make and only take around 20 minutes to bake.

You can enjoy each chewy bar plain or add a green and chocolate drizzle for St. Patrick's Day. Both options are equally delicious.

Jump to:

• Why This Mint Bars Recipe Works 
• What You'll Need 
• How To Make Mint Granola Bars
• Storage Recommendations 
• Tips and Tricks 
• FAQs 
• More Granola Bars
• Recipe

Why This Mint Bars Recipe Works 

These thin mint granola bars are perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet treat. They're easy to make and will satisfy your sweet cravings.

• Easy to Make - Skip the store-bought oatmeal breakfast bars and make this homemade version in under 30 minutes.
• Cookie Flavor - Crushed cookies add a pop of fresh mint flavor and a chocolatey taste to these bars. 
• Snack Size - Enjoy them for breakfast, school lunches, or after-school snacks,

What You'll Need 

You only need a few simple ingredients to make baked chocolate mint granola bars. Here's what you need:

• Quick Oats - These are the primary base. The small oats hold together better, but you can also use rolled oats.
• Flour - Use the "fluff and spoon" method to avoid adding too much flour. See how to measure flour if you are unsure.
• Large Eggs - Bind the ingredients together.
• Butter - We like to use unsalted butter in our recipes because it gives us better control over the saltiness.
• Brown Sugar - Adds sweetness to the treats and helps with the chewy texture.
• Mint Chocolate Cookies - Thin mints or Grasshoppers give the flavor of cool mint cookies and cream.
• Topping - A drizzle of melted green candy wafers and chocolate chips adds a pretty topping to the mint chocolate treats. I highly recommend it, but the extra topping is optional.

BruCrew Tip: Use the leftover cookies to make a mint latte or these thin mint brownies.

How To Make Mint Granola Bars

The dough for these mint granola bars can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. Get ready to whip up something delicious! Grab a bowl and let's get baking!

1. Mix the wet ingredients. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and then mix again. 
2. Stir in the dry ingredients. In another bowl, stir together the flour, oats, and salt. Slowly add the oat mixture to the creamy butter. The dough is thick.
3. Add the cookies. Crush the mint cookies in a food processor, then stir them gently into the batter.
4. Bake and decorate. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and then bake. Remove and let cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into 12 bars, then drizzle with melted chocolate.

Storage Recommendations 

On the Counter - Store the baked oatmeal squares in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.

In the Refrigerator - Wrap each one tightly in plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

In the Freezer - You can freeze these snacks in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.

Tips and Tricks 

• Use parchment paper. Line the pan so you can easily remove the entire pan of oat bars before cutting.
• Add other mixins. Experiment with small pieces like chocolate chunks, mint chocolate chips, or freeze-dried marshmallows.
• Want a crunch? Add rice krispies or cacao nibs to the dough for a nice crunch in each one.
• Use green food coloring. Add a pop of color to the topping for different holidays.
• Do not overbake! If these bars are baked too long, they become hard and crumbly.

FAQs 

More Granola Bars

• Strawberry Granola Bars
• Gingerbread Oatmeal Bars
• Chocolate Granola Bars
• Peanut Butter Granola Bars

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This post was first published in March 2014. It was updated and then republished in March 2024.