Chili Mango White Chocolate Chip Biscoff Granola Bars

by Lora Wiley-Lennartz
I have been on a granola bar making kick lately using THIS recipe from Honest Cooking. First I started with kitchen sink style granola bars using up all the bits and pieces of leftover dried fruits and chips in my cabinets. I did that twice and between sharing them at work, with friends and family, both batches barely lasted a day.
I thought I had left granola bars in the rear view mirror but then recently while trolling my favorite spice store I spied dried chili mango and immediately knew it was time to go back to granola bar land, create a unique flavor and blog about it.
This mango chili was not super spicy so I recommend adding at least a teaspoon of chili powder if you want a bit more kick in your granola bars. The other major changes I made were swapping out most of the wet ingredients. Instead of peanut butter, I used Biscoff spread. I also substituted agave for maple syrup or honey and grape seed oil instead of vegetable oil or butter. I also used brown sugar instead of white. I would use less sugar next time as the mango was coated in sugar and the Biscoff spread adds even more sweetness but great flavor.
These granola bars are sweet with a slight bite. A bit less healthy than most granola bars but so worth it.

Chili Mango White Chocolate Chip 
Biscoff Granola Bars

Ingredients:

  • 2 cup oats
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried chili mango chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
  • 1/3 cup Biscoff spread (I used the crunchy variety)
  • 7 tablespoons grape seed oil 
  • 1/4 cup raw agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Line a 9″ x 11″ inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray bottom and sides with baking spray.
  • Grind up 1/3 cup of the oats in a food processor.
  • Chop the chili mango into small pieces
  • Mix all dry ingredients together in a separate bowl and set aside.
  • Mix all wet ingredients together.
  • Mix dry and wet ingredients together and press firmly into into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until bars start to brown.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

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9 comments

Lisa May 11, 2012 - 7:05 am

What I would give to taste such a melange of flavors in these granola bars. The Biscoff and chili mango addition is simply genius. I love the way your foodie mind works 🙂 A belated thanks for your sweet thoughts.

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Jay May 11, 2012 - 1:20 am

ohhh now…this looks great..
Tasty Appetite

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lostpastremembered May 10, 2012 - 2:38 pm

Thanks for stopping by.. you make the best desserts (I'm not much of a dessert maker usually). Inspiring to say the least. Even granola bars look good here!

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wendy@chezchloe May 10, 2012 - 4:47 am

Granola bars are in and you are definitely taking it to another level…these are pretty outrageous. Fun to get that inspiration. Must must give these a try. I might add a little coconut too.

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Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef May 9, 2012 - 11:48 pm

Wow, the title is a mouthful but what I really want is a mouthful of these bars. The ingredients are wonderful!

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Mary May 9, 2012 - 1:51 pm

I had to take a deep breath before saying the name of your recipe aloud :-). These sound delicious. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary

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Paula May 9, 2012 - 2:59 pm

You do find the best innovative ingredients for treats. These bars look so chewy and delicious!

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Joanne May 9, 2012 - 12:27 pm

Wherever did you find crunchy biscof?!?!?

Also, I love these. I want to snack on these every day, ever and anon.

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faithy May 9, 2012 - 6:54 am

sorry..i typed back your link ..LOL!
My comments now.. lol!
Didn't know about chili mango! So interesting! Your homemade granola bars looks better than the store bought ones and i bet they taste better too!

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