Description
These homemade healthy granola bars are a perfect snack for any time of the day! Packed with nutritious ingredients, they are easy to make and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans), chopped
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or apricots), chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal later.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, dried fruit, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey (or maple syrup) and nut butter. Stir until melted and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to press it down firmly and evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. Lift out using the parchment overhang and cut into bars.
Notes
- Store granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize the nuts and dried fruits based on your preference.
- For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or seeds like chia or flax.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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