Description
Granola bars are the ultimate nutritious snack—perfect for breakfast, an afternoon boost, or even a guilt-free dessert. These homemade, chewy bars are packed with wholesome ingredients and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. With their delightful balance of sweetness and crunch, they’re sure to satisfy hunger while keeping you energized throughout the day. Enjoy them fresh or conveniently on-the-go!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut or almond butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, apricots)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, mixed nuts, and dried fruit.
- In another bowl, combine nut butter and honey until smooth; microwave for 15 seconds if needed to loosen.
- Pour the sticky mixture over dry ingredients and stir until fully coated.
- Transfer to the prepared dish and press down firmly to compact.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg