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Cheesy and delicious savory granola bars are loaded with cheddar, parmesan, oats, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and chia seeds and baked until crisp.
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Cheesy Savory Granola Bars

With crunchy rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and sesame seeds held together with crisp Cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano, these cheesy, savory granola bars are as satisfying as they are delicious.
Course Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine American
Level Beginner
Main Ingredient Cheese, Grains & Seeds
Diet Gluten-Free, Low Sugar, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 352kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 200 grams rolled oats
  • 50 grams pumpkin seeds
  • 50 grams chia seeds
  • 20 grams black sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 250 grams Cheddar cheese (coarsely grated)
  • 100 grams Parmigiano-Reggiano (finely grated)
Grams + US Cups - US Standard

Instructions

  • Put your oven rack in the middle position and preheat to 350 degrees F (175C)
  • In a large bowl, toss the 200 grams rolled oats, 50 grams pumpkin seeds, 50 grams chia seeds, 20 grams black sesame seeds, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder together.
    200 grams rolled oats, 50 grams pumpkin seeds, 50 grams chia seeds, 20 grams black sesame seeds, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    Rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, black sesame seeds, and chia seeds in a stainless steel bowl for making savory granola bars.
  • Add the 250 grams Cheddar cheese and 100 grams Parmigiano-Reggiano to the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
    250 grams Cheddar cheese, 100 grams Parmigiano-Reggiano
    Cheddar and Parmesan cheese added to savory granola mixtrure in a stainless steal bowl.
  • Spread the mixture onto a non-stick jelly roll pan (10.5 x 15.5 inches) or parchment lined pan and press down to make everything stick together.
    Cheese and savory granola mixture spread out on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese has crisped and the granola is golden brown.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and while the granola is still hot, transfer it to to a cutting board and cut into squares or bars. Let them cool completely and store in an airtight container.
    Savory granola cut into square granola bars on a cutting board.
  • These savory granola bars taste best when left to rest for a day or two.

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 477IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 450mg | Iron: 3mg