Description
Enjoy the delightful crunch and chew of these homemade granola bars, packed with wholesome oats, nuts, and dried fruits. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go or a midday energy boost, these bars are customizable to suit your taste. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a nutritious snack that everyone will love. Say goodbye to store-bought snacks and hello to your new kitchen favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy almond or peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (e.g., cranberries, apricots)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, chopped nuts, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing firmly into an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares or rectangles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg