Granola Bar Cookies
I’ve never been a big fan of granola bars. Part of that might come from my competitive swim days in high school — after early morning practices, I’d sometimes eat four of them in a row, convincing myself it was the same as having a bowl of cereal, just without the milk. It never really left me satisfied, and I realized they weren’t giving me much nutrition either.
That memory stuck with me, and I’ve been searching for something better ever since — a snack that’s quick, nourishing, and actually keeps me fuelled. These cookies are my answer. They’re simple to make, pretty satisfying, and they’ve become my go-to for busy mornings, between training sessions, or during long workdays. And now I’m sharing them with you.
Granola Bar Cookies
Makes: 12 Cookies / Prep Time: 50 minutes / Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (high protein)
10 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups of quick oats
1¾ cups whole wheat flour
2 tbsp chia seeds
¼ cup dried shredded coconut flakes
1 cup chocolate chips
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Chop dates into small pieces, based on your preferences.
In a large bowl, mix the date paste with Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
In another bowl, combine quick oats, flour, chia seeds, coconut flakes, chocolate chips, salt, and baking powder.
Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until evenly combined.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate batter for 30 minutes.
Roll 12 balls and form into patties. Place evenly on the prepared baking sheet (makes 12).
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are set.
Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips and Customisations
Make cookies smaller to reduce total energy if you find the current serving too large.
Bring with you to keep your energy level up between meals.
Add nuts, or other dried fruits if desired.
Store 3–4 days in an airtight container or freeze up to 2 months.
Estimated nutrition information from my Cronometer account. Results may change based on brands and ingredients used.