Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for homemade granola bars that are perfect for a snack.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup unsalted peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mixed nuts (chopped)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or apricots, chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. If using, fold in the chocolate chips and dried fruit.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly with a spatula or your hands to create an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, lift the granola out using the parchment paper and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and use seeds instead of nuts.
- Experiment with different add-ins like coconut flakes, chia seeds, or protein powder to customize the flavor and nutritional profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg