No-Bake Mango Granola Bars (Easy and Healthy Recipe!)

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Ordinary granola bars get a tropical twist with this easy, healthy, no-bake recipe for Mango Granola Bars! They are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan-friendly. Learn how to make homemade no-bake granola bars with this quick and simple recipe.

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Why You’ll Love This Mango Granola Bars Recipe

You are going to love this recipe for Mango Granola Bars, because they are bursting with tropical flavors and are made with just 6 ingredients. They are an ideal on-the-go snack, because they are easily portable, nutritious and will keep you feeling full for a long time.

These homemade granola bars are made entirely with wholesome ingredients, like rolled oats, almonds, shredded coconut and dried mango. Pureed dates and honey act like a glue that binds everything together.

How to Make Mango Granola Bars

As a brief overview, to make this homemade granola bar recipe, simply:

  1. Make the date paste: Add the pitted dates and honey to a food processor. Process until they form a sticky paste.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients: Stir together the rolled oats, dried mango, shredded coconut, and almonds in a bowl.
  3. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together: Combine the date paste with the dry oat mixture and press into a lined, square baking pan.
  4. Freeze and serve: Place in the freezer until firm, then cut into bars and serve.

As always, full instructions are included in the recipe below.

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Tips for Making Homemade Granola Bars

Here are some pointers to ensure this recipe comes out perfect every single time:

  1. Use your hands to combine all of the ingredients together. The date-honey paste is super sticky, so using a spoon won’t cut it! This is also a fun step that your kids can get involved in.
  2. Very firmly press the granola mixture into the baking pan with your hands, the sides of a mug or a flat dish.
  3. Allow the granola mixture to chill and harden completely in the freezer before cutting into bars. This will ensure that the granola bars hold together when sliced.

Optional: To enhance the flavor of the oats, you can lightly toast them on a baking sheet at 350°F for 10 minutes, just until they become fragrant.

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More Easy Granola Bar Recipes

Looking for more nutritious, no-bake granola bar inspiration? Here are some of my favorite recipes:

If you make this Mango Granola Bars recipe, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡

No-Bake Mango Granola Bars (Easy and Healthy Recipe!)

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This Mango Granola Bar recipe is so quick and easy to make. Learn how to make homemade no-bake granola bars with this healthy recipe.
Alia Kay
4.88 from 8 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 granola cars
Calories 185 calories

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup chopped dried mango
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/3 cup chopped almonds

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, process dates and honey until they form a paste.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, dried mango, coconut, and almonds.
  • Add date mixture to oat mixture and mix, using your hands or a spoon, until well combined.
  • Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and firmly press into an even layer.
  • Chill in freezer for about 20 minutes until firm.
  • Remove from freezer and lift granola mixture out of pan using overhang on sides. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
No-Bake Mango Granola Bars (Easy and Healthy Recipe!)
Amount per Serving
Calories
185
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Sodium
 
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
201
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
33
g
11
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
21
g
23
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
850
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
 
1.2
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
32
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1.3
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  1. To make this recipe vegan, substitute the honey with maple syrup.
  2. To make this recipe gluten-free, be sure to use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
  3. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to three months.
Keyword Mango Granola Bars

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4.88 from 8 votes (2 ratings without comment)

12 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Mango and coconut together is my favorite flavor combination! And your granola bars look so yummy!

  2. 4 stars
    The bars were delicious, but I had a tough time making the paste in my food processor, so I had to add hot water.

    1. Hi Daniel, thanks for your feedback. I haven’t encountered that problem before with this recipe. However, sometimes if your dates are a bit dry or have slightly hardened, it can help to soak them in hot water and then drain off the excess water, prior to blending to them. So, in situations like that, adding some moisture is a good move. 🙂

    1. Hi Heather! I recommend using Medjool dates, because they are plump and juicy. You can try using another type of dried dates, but if they are not moist at all, you can soak them in water for a few hours to moisten them a bit. Then, drain off the water and use the dates as written in the recipe.

    1. Hi Sue! Yes, you can absolutely use freeze-dried mango to make this granola bar recipe. Please let me know what you think of the recipe if you make it! 🙂