Description
Granola bars are the ultimate snack for busy days, offering a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and delightful flavors. Packed with rolled oats, nut butter, and your favorite dried fruits, these homemade treats are easy to customize to fit any taste. Bake them fresh for a crunchy, chewy delight that satisfies cravings without guilt. Whether you’re grabbing a quick breakfast or refueling post-workout, these granola bars will become your go-to snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup nut butter (peanut or almond)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup dried fruits (cranberries or apricots)
- ½ cup mixed nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and cinnamon.
- Stir in nut butter and honey until well combined.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly into the pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg