Description
Granola bars offer a delightful balance of chewiness and crunch, making them the ideal snack for busy days or a quick breakfast. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and a hint of sweetness, these homemade treats are not only nutritious but also incredibly customizable to fit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds)
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or apricots)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, and dried fruits until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup) and nut butter until smooth; microwave briefly if too thick.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking pan and press down firmly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 granola bar (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg