Description
Homemade granola bars are the perfect blend of health and flavor, making them an ideal snack for busy days. Packed with old-fashioned oats, nut butter, and a medley of nuts and dried fruits, these chewy treats offer a satisfying crunch while keeping added sugars at bay. Whether you’re heading out for a morning hike or need an afternoon pick-me-up, these bars provide lasting energy without the preservatives found in store-bought versions. Customize your granola bars with your favorite ingredients, like dark chocolate chips or cinnamon, to create a deliciously unique snack that fits your taste and dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup mixed nuts (chopped)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (chopped)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, chopped nuts, dried fruit, optional cinnamon, and chocolate chips.
- In another bowl, mix nut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth; pour over dry ingredients and stir until well coated.
- Firmly press the mixture into the lined baking dish in an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg