These Whoppers Granola Bars are the perfect after school snack for your children. Homemade granola bars are a great way to cut costs when making treats.
These chewy homemade granola bars are filled with chopped Whoppers and then drizzled with chocolate and more candy.
Talk about amazing!!! I seriously couldn't stop sneaking bites.
Luckily for me (and my jeans), I have three kids who come home ravenous from school every single day. And they know that mom has this crazy sugar gig going on, so there is almost always something delicious waiting on the stove for them to munch on when they burst through that kitchen door.
Thank goodness for them saving me from chowing down on all the bars.
I know these have all sorts of candy in them and chocolate drizzled on top, but I like to think that homemade granola bars are a little bit healthier than those hard pre-packaged ones you can buy at the store.
At least I know what I have put in them. Please don't burst my bubble and tell me I am sugaring up my children every day. They eat plenty of veggies and fruit every single week, and they are active in sports. Moderation is the key here.
These homemade granola bars are nothing like the store bought ones. Clearly!
You start with a sugar and butter base. Sounds good so far right? Then add in the basics, like eggs, flour, and oats. This is when you can start to have fun with the recipe.
I use this base for all my bars. It is fun to see what you can create. These Caramel Oatmeal Bars have caramel bits and potato chips in them. So think outside the box and add in your favorite candies or snacks. I have a few more versions to make before the school year is over.
Or just make these Whoppers Granola Bars and watch your kids smile when they get home from school. Just don't do any taste testing before the kids get there...you might decide to hide the bars and pull out the apples for the kids to munch on while you hide in the closet with your new granola bar BFF.
Looking for more after school snacks:
All three of our kids recommend these easy recipes.
- Apple Nachos
- Raspberry Hot Chocolate Granola Bars
- Peanut Butter Granola Bites
- No Bake Chocolate Granola Bar Bites
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Whoppers Granola Bars
Homemade granola bars made with Whoppers candy is a fun snack for an after school snack.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup malt powder (like Ovaltine)
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups quick oats
- ¾ cup chopped Whoppers candy
- 1 cup miniature marshmallow bits
- ¼ chocolate chocolate melts
- ½ cup chopped Whoppers (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add the eggs, vanilla and salt and mix again.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, salt, malt powder, and oats. Slowly add to the butter mixture.
- Gently stir in the candy pieces and marshmallow bits by hand.
- Spread the batter in a greased pan. Bake for 20-22 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 32 small squares.
- Melt the chocolate according to package directions. Spoon into a plastic bag and cut the tip off one corner.
- Drizzle over bars and top with extra chopped candy. Let set. Store in a sealed container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 32 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 151Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 71mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 3g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Laurie Sexton
I just gotta say, ALL the" sweets" bakers out there, ya'll know who you are, YOU ARE MY HEROS!!!!! I just wish I could get a hold of some of your deserts!!! trust me, I CANNOT bake..AT ALL. so I have to rely on the kindness of bakers. I just wish there were some in my area. But anyway, all these recipes look AMAZING and I envy your families and friends!!
YOU ALL OUT THERE ARE AMAZING, keep up the good work!!!!
Heather Who Needs a Cape?
YUM! My kids would LOVE these!
Found you at Buns in My Oven!
Melissa @ No. 2 Pencil
Whoa! Yummy! These look so good!!!!
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal
Oh wowie, these snack bars look stunnung, I want to shove them in my mouth right noww! 🙂 Great recipe!
I saw this post on the Tuesday Talent Show linky party. I'd love for you to check out a recipe I linked up too, it's perfect for Pi Day tomorrow- it's a traditional Polish Apple Pie called Szarlotka but with less sugar than original. Hope you have a great rest of your day, dear! 🙂
Nancy Pfeifer
You post the best recipes and I don't know why I get to read when I am so hungry LOL
I hope you linked this week- http://atozebracelebrations.com/2013/03/link-party-every-tuesday.html
Nancy
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor
Oh, lawsy! No you're getting me and my jeans in trouble. These look fabulous!!
Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.com
Yum! 🙂
Mackenzie
Now, these sound amazing! Umm... can I come through your kitchen door and get one too please!? Mackenzie 🙂
Cindy Harris
Hubbys favorite food group is whoppers! He will love these. Homemade treats are what your kids will remember and spending a few moments talking with you after a tough day at school.
Carrot sticks just don't work the same!
Keep up the good work. We come here for yummy treats ideas. I already know how to make a mean relish tray!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I agree with you 100%. It is always fun to share treats and stories each day. Those carrots just don't bring out the smile in their eyes like a fun treat bar.
Joanne @ Fifteen Spatulas
I was SO addicted to Whoppers when I was little. Yum!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Oh my goodness...so was I. We used to get them all the time when I was younger. I'm not sure why I stopped eating them.
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations
I'd love me some whoppers in my granola bars 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
I like the way you think 🙂 Whoppers were meant for granola bars for sure!
Alyssa Rivers
My boys LOVE whoppers! This look awesome! Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Sounds to me like you need some Whoppers bars in your house for those cute boys of yours!!! Thanks for pinning!
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen
Whoppers? Now that's a blast from the past! Yikes, I'm cheesy. But seriously. It's been years! I can still remember that crunchy inside...
Jocelyn Brubaker
It had been a while for me too! I am so glad I had the urge to get them...they were so awesome in these bars. Although when you bake them, they turn chewy instead of crunchy!
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme
I love Whoppers and I have not had them in so long. This is such a fun recipe and a great little after school treat for the kiddos! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
It had been a while since I had Whoppers too, so I was glad I bought them. I should probably buy them more often...although then I can't stop eating them 🙂
Shea @ Dixie Chik Cooks
Pinning! My kids will love these 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
It is always fun to find a great snack you know your kids will love!!!! Thank you for pinning!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry
I used to love those sugary granola bars when I got home from school. I have a feeling though these would taste so much better! And the malted milk powder, wow!
Jocelyn Brubaker
These were way better than those other granola bars...of course I'm slightly biased to my own recipes 🙂 The malt powder and Whoppers totally made them over the top!!!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen
I have grown up with Maltesers by Mars a malt ball chocolate candy from England. I never was a fan of whoppers and I don't know why as they are so similar to Maltesers after reading this recipe I think I should give them a try again!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I think you should give it a try again. Baked in a yummy bar makes them different than eating them plain. They turn chewy and delicious!!!!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
Wow these beat the crap out of my store-bought "chewy" ones! I definitely have to try making a batch of these one weekend to have as snacks all week. I'm sure it's way cheaper and OMG Whoppers in my granola bars?! How can I resist? 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
Simple...you can't resist 🙂 You might want to double the batch if you want these to last all week. They are so addicting!!!!
Erin @ Making Memories
These sound absolutely perfect to me =o) Pinning them so I can make them. Thanks.
I hate it when people say my kids eat too much sweets because I bake sweets. They don't eat them all and it's not like I don't feed them meals. Sheesh. Everyone needs a dessert for heaven's sake.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you . I am so glad you and I are on the right page on the sweets! I like the way you think 🙂
teresa
i am always on the lookout for fun after-school snacks to make for my kids. these look so good, i'm sure they would love them!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I am always looking for good after school snacks too, but we always seem to come back to these bars. Of course I always have to change them up some each time!
Julie
Jocelyn,
You have so many delicious treats on your blog! I'm sure you hear that a lot but I just had to say it. These look really good! I may try them with Reese's cups. YUM!
Have a great Monday!
Julie
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Julie!!! Oh my word you totally read my mind. I just made bars this past weekend with PB cups! They were so delish!!!
Brenda
My hubby and son will love these! I recently bought some large malt balls for them ... they said "not as good as Whoppers"!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I know the feeling...I bought some store brands once and they really were not the same at all!!! But baked in things, I don't think you would be able to tell.
Annie @ Annie's Noms
These look great! And much better than regular old granola bars! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, so much better than plain regular bars 🙂
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction
These are way better than store bought bars! These wouldn't last long at my house because my husband loves malt powder!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Homemade bars are always better for sure! They didn't last very long here either!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
I am a huge Whopper fan and these bars look scrumptious!!! Pinning!
Jocelyn Brubaker
There is something so good about those Whoppers! Thank you so much for the pin Anna!!!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
Whoppers were my favorite candy when I was a kid. I love recipes that include these! Since we do a lot of granola bars for afternoon snacks as well, I can't wait to try it this way!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Granola bars seem to be the best after school snack or breakfast. I hope you enjoy this one!
carrian
Love these bars! I've never used malt powder, but I really keep putting it on my to-do list. Yes, my to-do list is a little different than most people's. haha
Jocelyn Brubaker
Your to-do list sounds very similar to mine 🙂 Probably why we get along so fabulously!!! Definitely get the malt powder...it is dreamy in these bars!
sally @ sallys baking addiction
You make the best snack bars Jocelyn. 🙂 I love whoppers so much and have never thought to put them into a snack/granola bar before!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Sally!! I really do love making snack bars! Although I just can't stop putting candy in them LOL!
Tanya Schroeder
You are my granola bar making hero! My kids could eat all day and my son usually eats about 3 granola bars as soon as he gets home from school! I would much rather have him eat something that I made! These would do the trick!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life
My kids want to eat all day too! I feel better about feeding them things I have made! Your son would love these for sure!!!!
Deborah
I would definitely rush home from school if I knew some of these were waiting!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
They burst through my door every single day wanting to know what I have made for them! I love that they get so excited for it!!!
Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box
Yuuuuum! I love granola bars, but I've never tried adding candy bars in them. Pinning 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
I tend to add candy to just about everything...it's kind of a bad habit I have developed 🙂 Thanks for the pin!
Kendra
These would be so good and cute for Easter made with Robin Eggs! I think I will make them for our Easter spread. Thanks for the recipe!
Jocelyn Brubaker
They would be so cute with those robin eggs...perfect Easter breakfast!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
I have a serious love affair with whoppers (and robin eggs). I have two Robin eggs recipes coming to the blog next week. Now I need to buy more and try these out. YUM!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I really love Whoppers...I'm not sure why I don't make more things with them!! I can't wait to see your recipes!!!
LIsa@hooplapalooza
healthy or not. i am lovin' this! you had me at whopper 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
hahaa! Whoppers will do that to me too!!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
I am a huge bar lover. Mmmm, so chewy and thick and dense! And with candy in them - even more tempting! The malt powder is probably incredible, too!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I think that is what I love most about these bars...just how chewy they are! And candy on anything is just better 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
I love all your bars Jocelyn! I MUST try one of them soon! I love Whoppers so much. Now I just need to get some kids to eat them all... 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, you need lots of kids to help eat these...because you seriously will want to eat them all. I have made them for a couple different sleep overs...and kids love them!!!