Description
Homemade granola bars are a delightful and nutritious snack perfect for on-the-go moments or a quick energy boost, packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans), chopped
- 1 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or apricots), chopped
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, chopped nuts, and salt.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey or maple syrup and nut butter over low heat until smooth, then stir in vanilla extract. Pour over dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Stir in chopped dried fruits and chocolate chips. Press mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, wrap bars individually and freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg