Description
Make your own crunchy granola bars with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a healthy snack or quick breakfast, these granola bars are packed with oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits for a delicious and nutritious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, or cashews), chopped
- 1/4 cup seeds (sunflower or pumpkin)
- 1/4 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or apricots), chopped
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and chopped nuts.
- In a small saucepan, heat the honey (or maple syrup), nut butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt over low heat until melted and combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish. For added texture, sprinkle chocolate chips or dried fruit on top if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is firm.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares or rectangles.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey and a plant-based nut butter.
- Feel free to add extra ingredients like chia seeds, flax seeds, or dried coconut for added flavor and texture.
- If you like chewy granola bars, reduce baking time by a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g