Description
Delicious homemade granola bars that are chewy, easy to make, and customizable with various flavors.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal (optional)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1/4 cup seeds (chia, flax, sunflower – optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon or vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit
Instructions
- Prep your pan by lining an 8×8 or 9×9 pan with parchment paper.
- Toast the oats and nuts on a sheet pan at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes.
- In a small pot, warm honey or maple syrup with nut butter and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Pour the warm mixture over the oats and stir until coated. Let cool slightly if adding chocolate chips.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan using the bottom of a measuring cup.
- Chill for at least 1-2 hours, then lift out and slice into bars.
Notes
For a toastier flavor, you can lightly bake the bars at 325°F for 12-15 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7-10 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: granola bars, healthy snacks, homemade snacks, meal prep, no bake