Description
Chewy Granola Bars are the perfect blend of soft and crunchy textures, packed with wholesome oats, nuts, and a hint of sweetness. These bars make an ideal snack for any time of day – whether it’s breakfast on-the-go, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a late-night treat while binge-watching your favorite series. Easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins like dried fruits and chocolate chips, they’re a family favorite that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (raisins or cranberries)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits together.
- In another bowl, combine nut butter and honey until smooth. Pour over dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg