These Thin Mint Granola Bars are easy to make and perfect for breakfast or lunch boxes. Adding crushed chocolate cookies add another dimension of flavor to these sweet homemade granola bars.
I have a habit of buying cookies and hiding them under the cupboard. My family is pretty used to my sugar buying, so they know that most of the "extra" food is for the crazy baking that happens in our house.
So a package of store brand Thin Mints is definitely not just for eating. They know me a little too well for that. The first thing my daughter asked when she saw those cookies was, "what are you putting those in?".
She was right. They were definitely not for eating...at least not the traditional way.
Girl Scout cookies and treats tend to be all the rage in March. Now I have admitted before that I actually don't buy real GS cookies that often. (Don't hold me to that...because we do get them every once in a while.)
This year we happened to make it through the season without spending $5 for 3 cookies. I picked up some Keebler Grasshoppers because my mind was thinking through fun combos.
You see, I had this crazy thought. A few weeks ago I made Cookies and Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies that were super popular. It had me thinking up new creations with that flavor combo. Why not do mint cookies and cream this month?
I always use the base from these Caramel Oatmeal Bars when I make homemade baked granola bars. My kids go through granola bars like crazy, so we are always creating fun new flavors to share.
These bars come together so quickly and only take about 20 minutes to bake. Feel free to let them cool and eat them as is. They taste just as good that way too.
But this is me, and I have this crazy need to add more chocolate whenever I can. So, these bars got a healthy dose of chocolate and green drizzle. Hahaha!
Like how I said healthy and chocolate in the same sentence? Sorry. That made me giggle this morning...it's the little things.
Now my mind is running with about 10 other "cookie" granola bars, so I guess it's time to bake another batch.
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Thin Mint Granola Bars
These Thin Mint Granola Bars are easy to make and perfect for breakfast or lunch boxes. Adding crushed chocolate cookies add another dimension of flavor to these sweet homemade granola bars.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups quick oats
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups crushed Thin Mint cookies (or Keebler Grasshoppers)
- ½ cup green candy melts
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat again.
- Stir in the flour, oats, salt, and cookie crumbs until everything is mixed together. The batter will be very thick.
- Press the mixture evenly into greased pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool. Cut into 16 bars.
- Place the green candy melts and ½ teaspoon shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Heat 30 seconds and stir. Repeat. Stir until melted and creamy. Spoon into a plastic baggie with one tip cut off. Drizzle over the bars.
- Repeat with the chocolate chips and remaining shortening. Let set. Store in a sealed container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 400Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 185mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 2gSugar: 25gProtein: 5g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Kathleen
These look amazing! What a brilliant idea!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks
I need some of these stat. My lunch box would be pretty happy if I put one or two in it to take to work. Great recipe, Jocelyn!
Mel
Pinned these look amazing!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles
Granola bar that tastes like my favorite Girl Scout cookie...that's the dream!
Chris @ Shared Appetite
I am obsessed with thin mints! Can't believe you turned them into granola bars! This is amazing!!! Pinning 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much Chris! 🙂
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com
Hellooooo, sexy! I would flip if these showed up in my lunch. 🙂 And I laughed when you talked about your family, because mine's the same way. Anytime something "fun" comes home from the grocery store, they know that it's for the blog and not for them!
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled
These look so good, mint and chocolate for breakfast is always a great way to start the day! I love how easy these bars are to make and I love the drizzle on top! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jenn! 🙂
Anne
These look delicious! I can't wait to try them. Thanks for sharing via Heather's French Press Wake Up Wednesday Link party.
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion
Great recipe! I love different kinds of granola:)
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Ilona! 🙂
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker
These bars look amazing!! Chocolate and mint is one of my favorite combinations and I always justify the $5 cookies in one serving 😮 I'm bad for myself.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
Yeah, I usually can't justify spending $5 on a single serving size of cookies (come on, we all know the box is for one person!!) so I usually use the Keebler swap myself. I must make these granola bars; they look SO awesome!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I totally agree the box is just for one person! 😉 Thanks Hayley!
Kelly
I LOVE Thin Mints. Any dessert recipe involving something with mint in the title is a must bake for me. I will definitely be giving these a try!
Jocelyn Brubaker
You will love these, I promise! 😉
Risa
With Thin Mints winning the title of America's favorite cookie this year, these granola bars are sure to be a hit! I can't wait to try these myself (Girl Scout mom here!)
Melanie @ Carmel Moments
Oh my goodness! I bet these are incredible! Love mint.
Have a great day Jocelyn!
Chloe @ foodlikecake
Homemade granola bars are awesome and thin mints are amazing, so these look perfect!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chloe! 🙂
Kelly
I am obsessed with homemade granola bars and these thin mint ones are amazing!! Love the pretty drizzle - you make the best GS treats:)
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much Kelly! 🙂
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
Oh my gosh! Move over Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, there's a new kid in town!
These are my kind of granola bars. Chocolate mint for lyfe yo'! Pinned
Jennie @themessybakerblog
I love that your daughter knows you so well. Squirrel now asks permission to eat food before digging in. I only buy Thin Mints once a year; the rest of the year I buy Keebler Grasshopper cookies when they go on sale. This here is one creative recipe. Love it! Pinned.
Jocelyn Brubaker
I love that she knows me so well too! 😉 Thanks Jennie!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting
GAH! I love these SO much. I might actually make a homemade granola bar LOL!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, thanks girl!! 😉
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen
These are my kind of granola bars!! WOW
Beth @ bethcakes
These granola bars look awesome! I currently have some boxes of Girl Scout cookies under my desk in my bedroom, so I definitely know what you mean about hiding things so your family won't eat them. Haha. 🙂 I absolutely love the green and chocolate drizzle on these bars!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Beth! 🙂
Chels R.
Mmmm!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
You are the queen of granola bars! I seriously need help in making them! Looks great!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, thanks girl! 🙂
Wendy
Its good to know that Thin Mint addictions can be taken care of with Thin Mint knock offs year round! Even better, its good to know that delicious recipes like these granola bars can be made even when it isn't Girl Scout cookie season! Chewy-crunchy granola bars that taste like thin mints have to be delicious!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
These granola bars look so fantastic! Now I want some of this!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jocelyn! 🙂
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron
I love thin mints! They are definitely my favorite girl scout cookie. Your drizzle on these bars is incredible!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chelsea! 🙂
LuAnn Braley
We each usually inhale one package of Thin Mints. Maybe if we double this year's order...because these have got to be made! I pinned the top picture.
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Mint and chocolate is always so awesome. Love this DIY bar! And those green drizzles 🙂 pinned
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks girl! 🙂