Description
Homemade Granola Bars are chewy, nutritious, and customizable snacks made with oats, honey, nut butter, and mix-ins like dried fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips. Great for breakfast on-the-go or a midday energy boost.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 1/3 cup dried fruit (e.g., cranberries, raisins)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, chopped nuts, dried fruit, and salt.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm honey and peanut butter, stirring until smooth and combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
- Fold in chocolate chips, if using (let mixture cool slightly first to prevent melting).
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down firmly to compact.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then lift out and cut into bars.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Bars can be individually wrapped for easy grab-and-go snacks.
- Mix and match add-ins like coconut flakes, chia seeds, or flaxseeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg