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Copycat Nature Valley™ Oats 'n Honey Bars

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By Cindy Ensley
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ever wonder how Nature Valley™ Oats ‘n Honey bars are made? See for yourself with this DIY-version of the classic granola bar that’s packed with simple, wholesome ingredients.

Copycat Nature Valley™ Oats 'n Honey Bars

  • Prep Time 5 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • Slightly less than 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350° F. Line 8-inch square pan with cooking parchment paper, leaving a few inches of overhang on 2 sides.
  • Step 
    2
    Place 2 cups of the oats in large bowl. Add remaining 1/2 cup oats to blender or food processor; pulse into a rough flour. Add oat flour to bowl of oats. Add baking soda and salt to bowl of oats; stir.
  • Step 
    3
    In microwavable bowl, microwave coconut oil uncovered on High just until melted. Stir in honey, sugar and vanilla; add to bowl of oats. Stir well to coat oats completely. Spread mixture evenly in pan; press down firmly and evenly.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 20 minutes. Oats should be golden and smell of honey. Cool on rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan using parchment overhangs. Cut into 8 rectangles while still warm. Cool completely before wrapping. The bars will firm and crisp up as they cool.

Nutrition

220 Calories
8g Total Fat
3g Protein
32g Total Carbohydrate
15g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
220
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
8g
13%
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
100mg
4%
Potassium
100mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
15g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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