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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.

Three whoppers granola bars stacked on a teal napkin with more bars and milk behind it

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.

Close up of three whoppers granola bars stacked together

 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.

A teal napkin with three whoppers granola bars stacked on it and more bars and milk behind it

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.

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Yield: 32 bars

Whoppers Granola Bars

Whoppers Granola Bars

Homemade granola bars made with Whoppers candy is a fun snack for an after school snack.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup malt powder (like Ovaltine)
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups quick oats
  • 3/4 cup chopped Whoppers candy
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallow bits
  • 1/4 chocolate chocolate melts
  • 1/2 cup chopped Whoppers (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add the eggs, vanilla and salt and mix again.
  3. In a bowl, sift together the flour, salt, malt powder, and oats. Slowly add to the butter mixture.
  4. Gently stir in the candy pieces and marshmallow bits by hand.
  5. Spread the batter in a greased pan. Bake for 20-22 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 32 small squares.
  6. Melt the chocolate according to package directions. Spoon into a plastic bag and cut the tip off one corner.
  7. Drizzle over bars and top with extra chopped candy. Let set. Store in a sealed container.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

32

Serving Size:

1
Amount 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.

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© Jocelyn @ Inside BruCrew Life
Cuisine: American / Category: Granola Bars & Bites

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Comments

    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      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!!!

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      I think that is what I love most about these bars…just how chewy they are! And candy on anything is just better 🙂

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      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!!!

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  5. Kendra says

    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!

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      I tend to add candy to just about everything…it’s kind of a bad habit I have developed 🙂 Thanks for the pin!

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      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!!!

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  8. Tanya Schroeder says

    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!

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      Thank you Sally!! I really do love making snack bars! Although I just can’t stop putting candy in them LOL!

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  10. carrian says

    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

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  16. Julie says

    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

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  18. Erin @ Making Memories says

    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.

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  19. Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says

    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? 😉

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  28. Cindy Harris says

    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!

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  33. Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says

    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! 🙂

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  36. Laurie Sexton says

    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!!!!

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