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!!!