Homemade granola bars are a quick and easy after school snack. These Strawberry M&M Granola Bars were just the thing for a day full of sports practice.
I had so many random thought going through my head this morning as I edited these pictures bright and early…
1. I love that these granola bars are one of my kids favorite treats. Even their friends ask for more granola bars.
2. Why can’t I just make the same flavor twice? Apparently I have flavor issues…
3. I really should have ironed the fabric before setting up my photo shoot. That crease down the middle is driving me bonkers.
4. I like candy and chocolate. Enter a healthy breakfast/snack food and what do I do to it? Add M&M’s and drizzle it with chocolate, of course.
5. Where’s the milk or coffee in this picture? I must have been in a hurry to take these pictures and not realized that I never added something to the cup.
6. There were so many green and yellow M&M’s in the bag that I bought. I really wish there had been more pink and purple ones…for some reason I liked eating those colors better.
7. I hope no one thinks these Strawberry M&M Granola Bars look gross. Although, I wouldn’t be surprised by emails telling me how much they look like raw meat. It’s pink because of the powdered milk people!!!!
8. I really wish there were more granola bars in my kitchen today. I guess I know what I am baking later this afternoon. But which flavor?
What flavor granola bar should I make next???
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Homemade granola bars are the perfect after school treat. These get their flavor from using powdered strawberry milk. The M&M's and chocolate are just a fun added bonus to snack time. Ingredients Instructions Notes Regular or M&M's can be substituted if you can't find the white chocolate ones.
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Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says
March 27, 2013 at 9:05 AMI don’t think these look gross at all! They look awesome to me 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:02 PMThanks Jennifer 🙂
Nancy [email protected] says
March 27, 2013 at 9:50 AMLol! I never want to make the same twice either. I feel I have to keep mixing it up for the kids! I have done s’mores flavored and that was a big hit, also oreo flavored. Though it would be cool to try and add some peeps to it, you know, because they are in season now! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:03 PMOh, Oreo granola bars sound like something I might need to try next 🙂 Glad I’m not the only one who likes to change things up every time!!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
March 27, 2013 at 9:55 AMI got skimped on the pink too!!!! Crazy. And, oh the ironing. I like using the napkins straight from the store. Once I wash I tend not to use them again, lol. LOVE these granola bars, someday I’ll make some. And I have flavor issues too….always a new flavor!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:04 PMPink must have not been a popular color for those M&M’s! You so need to try the homemade granola bars…they are so much better than store bought!!!
liz says
March 27, 2013 at 10:21 AMJocelyn….you pointed out all the things I didn’t even notice! LOL, you’re too funny! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:05 PMHahaha…I figured no one else would probably notice the funny things I think about when editing. It made for a different/fun kind of a post!!!
Karissa K. @ Sweet As A Cookie says
March 27, 2013 at 11:15 AMIt never crossed my mind that these look like raw meat… but I giggled when I read that.
It must be granola bar Wednesday because I’m posting a granola bar recipe too today, lol.
I have a pile of strawberry quik powder lying around I’ll have to make these to use it up 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:06 PMApparently I’m the only one who thought meat when I saw them, so I guess that’s a good thing. I’m thinking these granola bars should be on your baking list, since you already have the strawberry quik 🙂
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
March 27, 2013 at 11:27 AMOoooh these sound amazing girl. As for the raw meat, LOL, I seriously laughed. And now that you mention it…. 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:06 PMSeriously…doesn’t it kind of remind you of that???
Lolly Jane says
March 27, 2013 at 11:28 AMRaw meat?! HAHA! They look yummy, my kids’ll love them I’m sure!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:07 PMKids definitely love these bars! And as for looking like meat…I guess I’m the only one that thought that 🙂
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
March 27, 2013 at 11:40 AManother fabulous granola bar recipe from Jocelyn. 🙂 I opened a bag of easter m&ms over the weekend and there were about 10 pinks. What a disappointment! And I don’t think these look gross at all!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:08 PMI was so disappointed in the color ratio in the M&M bag. I was really wanting more pinks and purples…but I guess all of them taste the same anyway!!!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
March 27, 2013 at 1:41 PMThese definitely look delicious and I didn’t even notice the fact your mug was empty as I was too busy eyeing up all the M&M’s 😛 I really need to make granola bars more often, I bet they taste great with strawberry milk powder! I eat granola for breakfast every morning, but it’s store bought as I’m lazy and never plan for breakfast, I always end up baking cakes instead! Have to try these!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:10 PMI am just way more critical of my pictures…which tells me I don’t really need to be that hard on myself if no one else is noticing these random things 🙂 Definitely give the homemade granola bars a go…so much better than the store bought. And they are so easy to make up!!!
Tanya Schroeder says
March 27, 2013 at 2:20 PMAre you kidding? The ONLY thing I noticed about these pictures are the granola bars!! I noticed I was drooling too! I love the pink color! Raw meat? I’m sorry, that’s just odd!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:10 PMHahaha! Yeah, I’m kind of an oddball 🙂
Shannon @ Searching For Dessert says
March 27, 2013 at 3:39 PMUsing strawberry Quik was a great idea for these! I think my son would love them (and me too)!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:11 PMThanks Shannon!!!
Gloria @ Simply Gloria says
March 27, 2013 at 4:37 PMThese look so gorgeous! Love the strawberry AND mms! These are a MUST try! Thanks, Jocelyn for sharing these!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:11 PMThank you Gloria! Let me know if you do give the granola bars a try…they are seriously our favorite no matter what flavor I try.
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
March 27, 2013 at 4:48 PMMy dad and brother are addicted to strawberry milk – these would be AWESOME breakfast treats for them!! And who doesn’t love a granola bar covered in m&ms?! 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:12 PMGranola bars covered in M&M’s are definitely way better to love! Sounds to me like your dad and brother need these bars ASAP 🙂
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
March 27, 2013 at 5:27 PMI’m super loving that you made strawberry flavored granola bars. I am in LOVE with strawberry milk (even more so than chocolate!) so I know I’d flip for these. Plus, M&M’s def. help with making me happy in the morning when I don’t want to do anything but sleep! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:14 PMMy son goes through strawberry milk like crazy too 🙂 M&M coated anything helps mornings be a little bit more bearable….I am so not a morning person!
Elise @ Paint Chips & Frosting says
March 27, 2013 at 5:50 PMThey do sort of look like raw meat!! They look delicious, anyway – love the color!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:14 PMHaha! I knew I couldn’t be the only one who thought it looked like meat. Thanks for helping me out!!!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
March 27, 2013 at 7:24 PMI barely had any pink in my bag they were all yellow! Like tons and tons of yellow! I was pissed!! They make be the same color as raw meat but damn they look a lot better than raw meat 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:15 PMOh my word…mine was mostly yellows and green too!!! I wonder why they didn’t make enough of the pretty colors?
Nancy says
March 27, 2013 at 8:25 PMI didn’t notice the crease or the empty cup ’til you mentioned them. And the meat comment was too funny… You always make me smile. I love the colors in today’s pictures and the bars look very tempting.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:16 PMhaha! I figured everyone would get a laugh from my random thoughts in the morning!!!
Emily ~So Domesticated~ says
March 27, 2013 at 10:06 PMThese look fantastic… the colors are perfect for Spring!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:16 PMThank you Emily. Spring colors are just so fun after a long winter!!!
Tieghan says
March 28, 2013 at 12:41 AMThese are so cute! My little sister is sitting next to me and she said we HAVE to make these because they are pink!! So we will be making these!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:17 PMYay! I can’t wait to hear what you guys think of them!!! PInk treats are so fun!
[email protected] says
March 29, 2013 at 12:39 AMI get all the thoughts that ran thru your head … similar ones run thru mine. I used to be such an ‘ironer’ … then my friend told me how she used a spray bottle with water and uses her hand to smooth out the fabric … I am now a ‘hand ironer’ 🙂 All of your photos look great to me … the granola bars too! Your comments/thoughts crack me up!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:18 PMOh, great tip! I will definitely remember that for next time 🙂
Andrea says
March 29, 2013 at 7:21 PMWhat a great recipe! I know my kids will love this, thanks for sharing. Stopping by from Mom on Timeout 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:18 PMGlad to have you here for a visit! I hope your kids like the bars!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
March 30, 2013 at 9:18 AMLOL, I didn’t notice any of those things until you pointed them out; I was too busy looking at the granola bars! My kiddo would LOVE these (he’s a big fan of anything strawberry). I think I’ll make some next week for after school snacks!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:19 PMHaha! I guess I shouldn’t point out all the crazy “wrong” things in my pictures then! I hope you guys like the granola bars!!!