Melted and pressed into a homemade granola crust

Melted and pressed into a homemade granola crust recipe videos

This dish is a creative dessert or snack bar featuring a filling—often melted chocolate, caramel, or fruit preserves—pressed into a homemade granola crust. The crust is typically made from rolled oats, nuts, seeds, a binder like honey or maple syrup, and sometimes butter or oil. It's a popular homemade treat in many Western countries, especially the United States and Canada, often found at bakeries, farmers' markets, or as a DIY kitchen project.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

It is generally high in carbohydrates and fats, with moderate protein if nuts or seeds are included in the crust. A single bar or square (around 60-80g) can range from 200 to 350 calories, providing dietary fiber, iron, and magnesium from the oats and nuts, along with quick energy from the sweet filling.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	220 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Zinc	1.2 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.15 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.1 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	1.5 mg

Per 1 piece (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This dish is interesting because it transforms the concept of granola from a loose breakfast cereal into a structured, portable dessert, showcasing a modern trend of 'healthy indulgence' by combining whole grains with richer, more decadent fillings.