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Homemade Clif Kid ZBars

★★★★★ 4.8 /5
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Rachel Tiemeyer
By: Rachel TiemeyerPosted: 2/16/11Updated: 10/15/22

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homemade clif kid z bar recipe

My little ones are huge fans of the Clif Kid ZBars. I love that these bars contain all organic ingredients, fiber, and some vitamins and minerals. However, I dislike that a box of six bars runs about $4.80, and they go fast around our house.

This bar recipe is packed with all natural ingredients and can completely be customized to the likes of your family.

Thankfully, I found a recipe for homemade granola bars that is way cheaper, full of all-natural ingredients, and tastes awesome.  In fact, these puppies are dangerous…I could eat half a pan in a sitting. They remind me of our Powerball Cookies but in a granola bar form.

Making your own homemade Clif Kid ZBars is REALLY easy. I like that you can customize the bars according to your (or your kids’) preferences. For these bars I used a mix of craisins, golden raisins, dried cherries, pecans, and dark chocolate.

This bar recipe is packed with all natural ingredients and can completely be customized to the likes of your family.

Start by melting together the peanut butter, honey and oil.

Mix the melted mixture with the oats.

This bar recipe is packed with all natural ingredients and can completely be customized to the likes of your family.

Lastly, stir in your chosen ingredients and spread them in an 8×8 pan.

It was at this moment that I realized my pan was still loaned out to someone so I had to improvise…

Looks funny it but it did the trick-haha!

This bar recipe is packed with all natural ingredients and can completely be customized to the likes of your family.

After chilling the bars for over 2 hours, they were ready to cut and eat up.

Don’t forget to store these bad boys in the fridge. They become a bit gooey if left out.

Homemade Clif Kid ZBars (or Homemade Granola Bars)

Makes: about 10-12 small bars

This bar recipe is packed with all natural ingredients and can completely be customized to the likes of your family.

Did you make this? Snap a photo and tag us on Instagram at @thrivinghome so we can see your creations and cheer you on!

homemade clif z bar recipe
★★★★★ 4.8 from 5 reviews

Homemade Clif Kid ZBars

This bar recipe is packed with all natural ingredients and can completely be customized to the likes of your family. Try them today – they’re sure to become a next family favorite!

Yield: 10 small bars 1x
Prep: 15 minutesCook: 3 minutesTotal: 18 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (or another oil of your choice)
  • 1 cup oats (I used organic quick oats)
  • 1 cup total of any combination of: finely chopped nuts, unsweetened coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, dark chocolate chips

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Instructions

  1. In a medium sized saucepan, melt together the nut butter, honey and coconut oil.
  2. Remove from heat and add one cup of oats. (Note: Be sure to let this mixture cool first if adding chocolate chips in the next step or else the chips will melt.)
  3. Choose your favorite combination of coconut flakes, chopped nuts, sunflower seeds, dried fruit and dark chocolate chips, to equal a total of ONE CUP. Pour in and stir well.
  4. Stir well, then spread mixture into an 8×8 pan.
  5. Chill for two hours, then cut into bars. Wrap in plastic wrap for a quick grab and go snack! Store bars in the fridge or freezer.
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Cuisine: American Method: Stove top and chilled

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!

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  1. AvatarK says

    Posted on 10/14/22 at 8:12 pm

    So good! These quickly became a staple sweet snack in my household. First time I used half peanut butter half sun butter. This time I used half peanut half almond butter. Also to avoid the chocolate chips melting I just sprinkled them on top right before I put the bars in the fridge.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 10/16/22 at 2:39 pm

      Great tips! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review.

      Reply
  2. AvatarCatherine says

    Posted on 7/26/20 at 4:09 pm

    Would love to try this recipe. Would it work with old-fashioned oats?

    Reply
    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 7/26/20 at 9:07 pm

      Yes, it would!

      Reply
      • AvatarCatherine says

        Posted on 7/27/20 at 3:44 pm

        Thanks Rachel!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
  3. AvatarBonnie says

    Posted on 5/30/20 at 10:37 am

    We make these on repeat and my kids love them!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. AvatarMelanie says

    Posted on 5/14/18 at 9:01 pm

    These are delicious. My whole family enjoys them. Thanks for the great recipe! =)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 5/16/18 at 8:23 am

      Glad to hear that, Melanie!

      Reply
  5. AvatarLeila says

    Posted on 8/28/16 at 12:15 pm

    Hi! These are yummy, but the chocolate chips melted immediately and overwhelmed the recipe. I used 1/3 C chocolate chips, 1/3 C chopped cashews, and 1/3 C raisins. Would you say I should use smaller chips, frozen chips, fewer chips? Or add them only to the top? Thanks!

    ★★★★

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    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 8/29/16 at 1:06 pm

      Great question. I’ve had them melt before, as well. I think the problem is adding the chocolate chips into to the warm mixture at the end. I think the key would be to let the mixture cool first and then follow Step 3. I’ll make that clear in the directions.

      Reply
  6. AvatarAbby Woodruff says

    Posted on 1/4/14 at 2:48 am

    Hi, I love your blog so much!! I was wondering if you can freeze these bars, and about how long do they last frozen, and not frozen? Thank you:)

    Reply
    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 1/20/14 at 2:22 pm

      Good question. Yes, you can freeze them. I would guess (just from doing this with muffins and lots of other meals) they will be fine for a minimum of a month and probably longer if you wrap them up tight in plastic wrap and put them in a freezer bag or container. Not frozen, they will last for several days in the fridge or on the counter.

      Reply
  7. RachelRachel says

    Posted on 4/17/12 at 1:24 pm

    Tracey,

    Thanks for stopping by! Funny you should ask. I have a post I’ve been working on about coconut oil, so you might check back for a more thorough post. In the meantime, check out a few articles that might help explain:

    http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/10/22/coconut-oil-and-saturated-fats-can-make-you-healthy.aspx OR http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mercola/coconut-oil-benefits_b_821453.html

    http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/coconut-oil-why-it-is-good-for-you-and-where-to-buy-it

    Reply
  8. AvatarTracey Grzanich says

    Posted on 4/17/12 at 12:45 pm

    HI, So I heard of your blog thru a good friend of mine, Genese Marshall….I am really loving your blog!! you have alot of great stuff on here! I have a question for you. why do you use coconut oil in so many of your recipes? From what I know of coconut oil it has alot of unhealthy fats. Thanks!

    Reply
  9. AvatarRachel says

    Posted on 2/24/11 at 4:01 am

    Chunky pb sounds like a great idea. I've added chopped peanuts before, but that sounds easier.

    I just recently started using coconut oil when baking. The expeller pressed kind I get at Hyvee does not have a strong coconut flavor at all. I also use it in the skillet when making pancakes or french toast. Mainly for sweet items, not savory…except for popcorn. It makes the BEST movie theater-style popcorn.

    Reply
  10. AvatarMyers Adoption says

    Posted on 2/21/11 at 10:41 pm

    Really like these. I made a double batch. I accidently bought chunky natural peanut butter instead of creamy (usually always buy creamy) but it was really good in these. I didn't have coconut oil and did not want to use canola so I used butter. I was wondering if you use coconut oil alot in your cooking and if it leaves a coconut taste.

    Reply

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