These Chewy White Chocolate Dipped Blueberry Granola Bars are a delicious on-the-go breakfast treat or the perfect little afternoon pick-me-up!
Hi guys! Happy one day closer to the weekend!
You were probably wondering why these yummy Chewy White Chocolate Dipped Blueberry Granola Bars popped up in your inboxes so bright and early this morning weren’t you? Well, I scheduled today’s post a little earlier than usual, because as most of you are reading this, I’m flying high in the sky to sunny Florida! Tom and I are headed to see my Mom and to hopefully enjoy some sunnier, warmer weather for a few days.
When I go on a trip I try to stay away from buying snacks at the airport. They’re always too expensive and usually not the healthiest. I like to bring my own, homemade snacks to nibble on. And come to think of it, do airlines even give snacks anymore? Not the flights I’ve been on. These days water isn’t even free with some airlines (you know who you are)! And don’t even get me started on paying for bags! Ugh!! I’m going to be there for a few days and my wonderful husband thinks I can pack everything I need in a bag that fits under my seat! What the?! Not even the overhead bin…under the seat! Ummm, that would be a NO! I mean, really?? Has he not seen the space under those comfy pre-reclined seats?! Nothing’s fitting under there!
Let’s change the subject to these fabulously tasty, chewy granola bars shall we? There’s nothing like a granola bar with my morning coffee or as a little afternoon pick-me-up treat. And dip it in some white chocolate, well, what’s not to love? This recipe is somewhat similar to my favorite Maple Cinnamon Granola. Just a few minor tweaks.
I’ve added sliced almonds, blueberries, unsweetened coconut and some Cherrios. And since we’ve all been so good with our New Year’s resolutions (right?!) I thought we deserved to dip them in some creamy white chocolate. If you haven’t been good (join the club), or just don’t want to add the chocolate, feel free to leave it out. I’ll let you be the judge, but don’t be too hard on yourself!
I make these in a 9×13 pan, but if you’d like your bars thicker just use a smaller pan. When they’re done baking, just remove them from the oven and let them stand for at least 3 hours so you can cut them into nice, neat bars. Enjoy friends and hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups Cheerios
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3 Tbsp. unsulphured molasses
- 3 Tbsp. light brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup dried blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp. Crisco shortening
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine oats, almonds and coconut in a large bowl. Spread onto baking sheet and toast in oven for 8-10 minutes until fragrant. Remove from oven and let cool. Add in Cheerios, cinnamon and salt.
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Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
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Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper. Lightly spray parchment with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a microwave safe bowl combine maple syrup, coconut oil and molasses. Microwave for about one minute . Remove from the microwave and mix with a spatula until all the ingredients are melted and smooth. Gently stir in the brown sugar and the vanilla. Pour over the oat mixture and mix until well moistened. Mix in blueberries.
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Pour mixture into prepared pan. Press mixture gently and evenly into pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool in pan on wire rack for 3 hours. Cut into bars.
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Line a large baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
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Place chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl.
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Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
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Dip bottom of each bar in melted chocolate and place on prepared sheet chocolate side down. Let chocolate set.
These granola bars look yummy! Reading the ingredients, I have everything on hand. I’m gonna making these for the weekend. Oh, and I’m with you on the airlines. We won’t go there though, my son is a crew member for one of them! Have a great weekend in the sunshine state! The temps here have been in the 80’s.
Thanks Nancie!! Hope you enjoy them. Happy weekend!
Have a wonderful time visiting your mother, Mary Ann!! How awesome is it that you get to enjoy nice sunny, warm weather? Send some my way, will ya ;) These granola bars looks delicious and just what I would go for for a nice mid morning or afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea. Love the addition of white chocolate. You gotta have balance, right? And if that means chocolate with healthy granola, so be it :) Pinned, of course. Have fun! XO
Wish I could because it’s just gorgeous here Dawn!! Had to go with the white chocolate! Such a treat!
Have a wonderful time and enjoy lots of warm sunshine! Love everything about these yummy looking bars and the cheerios add such a fun twist!
Thanks so much Chris! It’s sunny and 79 right now! I’m loving it.
I could SO do with one of these bars right now Mary Ann! I love that cheeky white chocolate dip. Just a little indulgence to get you through the day. :)
Had to do the white chocolate Alida! We all deserve a treat mid- January!
This looks like the perfect snack to avoid all those pitfalls in the airport. Loving that white chocolate! I hope you have a wonderful, warm trip to Florida filled with lots of sun and fun.
I enjoyed two on the plane this morning Karen!! Happy weekend!
OMG, whyyyy has flying become so…. annoying?! Seriously, what happened to the free snacks, free water and not having to pay to check bags!? You used to be able to check not one, but TWO bags.. FOR FREE. Now whenever I fly I feel like I’m being ripped off. ;) SO smart to bring your own snacks, and some fabulous homemade granola bars at that! These look amazing, Mary Ann! I’m a sucker for granola bars, so these blueberry beauties are making me drool! Plus I’m swooning over that white chocolate dip!!!! Gahhh snack heaven! Pinned! I hope you have a wonderful time in Florida!!! Cheers!
I know Chey! Ya I remember when you could check bags for free!! Those were the days. Hope you have a great weekend!
Yum, I love granola bars – and these look awesome. Don’t even get me started on traveling – it’s crazy! Have a wonderful time with your mom and hope you get some sunny days!
Thanks Geraldine! Today was pretty painless believe it or not! Now I’m relaxing under the palm trees!
These bars are absolute perfection! Love the chewy texture (and white chocolate dip, of course!)
Thanks so much Laura! I love making my own homemade bars because I can customize to my liking! Have a great weekend!
Awhh! Have a wonderful trip!! This is a great time to head toward the sunshine! These granola bars will be the envy of everyone on the flight! Safe travels, my dear!
Thanks Annie! They hit the spot this morning! Hope you have a great weekend!
These bars look absolutely perfect! That white chocolate is a delicious touch, too. Enjoy your time in Florida – soak up all that sun! xoxo
Thanks Tessa!!
I am also in an airplane tomorrow and I wish I had some of these great looking granola bars. Enjoy your visit with your mom.
Hope you have a great trip wherever you’re headed Gerlinde!!
Awww, hope your trip was awesome. These are a work of art – i love the white chocolate with granola and blueberries to boot! You nailed it with the flavors on this one. My kids are gonna love love love these.
Thanks Cindy! Hope you all enjoy!!
Florida!! Have the best time – I will soak up some warmth vicariously through you as I sit here in chilly NJ. These granola bars look SCRUMPTIOUS!!
I know Kate! It’s sunny ans 80 today! Remind me again why we live up North?!
OMG… how about the amount of leg room getting smaller and smaller? Alaska offers a free snack pack on their flights and Hawaiin offers meals and snack – included. I’ve not flown other airlines in so long (save Virgin America once).. I really appreciate Alaska since I started flying with them years ago. I’m with ya on taking your own snacks anyway. These would be a great snack on a trip and I love the Cherrios and molasses you included in these too…! Have a fabulous trip in FL and enjoy that sunshine! xo
Thanks Traci!! Having lots of fun already! Happy weekend!
Have fun in Florida, Mary Ann! So much fun seeing those Cheerios in these bars. I’m going to do that too the next time I make granola bars! And that dip in white chocolate makes them an extra-treat. (I did notice that you left off the amount of white chocolate in your ingredients and directions though…)
Thanks Emily! Yikes, I noticed that and tried to remind myself to add it, but as usual, since I didn’t write it down on a handy dandy post it, I forgot!! That’s what old age will do to you! Thanks for the reminder. Hope you enjoy these if you try. Happy weekend!
I’m right with you Mary Ann. Whenever we travel abroad, bags of homemade granola and seed bars go into the luggage, especially when hungry teenagers are in tow. I LOVE these bars. They look like a complete portable breakfast. I’m going to bake a tray this week and pack them for my daughter who’s leaving for college this week. Thanks for sharing.
I hope she enjoys them Dianne!
What a great time of year to be visiting Florida. I hope the weather cooperates and you have a nice visit with your mom. I can’t imagine flying and not having access to water. . .especially if the airlines don’t allow you to carry on your own bottle. We generally fly Delta and fortunately they usually provide an in flight beverage. . .and snack. . .albeit a tiny packet of almonds.
Regardless, I agree that homemade snacks, such as these granola bars, are far better than you could get in the airport or in flight. You tell hubby that the space below the seat is reserved for these beauties. . not for undies and swimsuits. ????
Oh, the weather has been just beautiful Lynn and I’ve really enjoyed seeing my mom!
So jealous of your trip to the sunny south, but I thank you for leaving me with this recipe! Love these and that white chocolate dip is fabulous :) Have a wonderful trip and visit.
Thanks Jennifer! Just got home to cold and rainy weather tonight! Ugh! It was tough leaving my Mom and all the beautiful, warm weather Florida had to offer!
One tiny suitcase is never enough. Plus you need a little extra space to bring back a few oranges! :) I hope you have been able to enjoy some warm, sunny weather. The rest of us will just have to enjoy these delicious granola bars! Yum!!!
It was a great trip until our flight back got cancelled because of bad weather! UGH! The weather was gorgeous though and it was great to see my Mom! Hope you have a great week Kathy!
Se ve fabuloso este dulce :-))
Un saludito
Muchas gracias!
Whoa! Traveling sounds like a major drag! No free water? Just pack me some beer and a box of these granola bars and I’ll forget all about the inconveniences while enjoying sunny Florida!
And our flight got cancelled on the way back home! Ugh! Had to drive 2 1/2 hours away to get one!
These look wonderful and I like the idea of making your own snacks.. why as a food blogger do I go to my neighborhood bin market and buy them? Thanks for the idea as a trip soon will have things like this in my backpack! Hope Florida and your visit with mom is fun one Mary Ann. Cheers!
Thanks Kevin! We had a great time. Now it’s back to work and colder temps! Boo hoo! Hope you enjoy these!
Granola bars are my favorite breakfast, your version looks amazing and i’m going to try it soon
thanks!
Hope you give them a go! They’re one of my favorites!
I would love these, I am wondering if you had any trouble with the dried blues becoming too hard with the baking, I know when I make granola, I have to add any dried fruit afterwards to avoid the fruit becoming rock hard. Thanks!
Nope. My blueberries remained nice and chewy! Enjoy!