Crunchy Granola Bars
Fuel your day with these delightfully crunchy granola bars, a homemade snack loaded with wholesome goodness and the perfect balance of flavors. Made with toasted old-fashioned rolled oats, chopped almonds, and shredded coconut, these bars offer a nutty crunch that's elevated by a touch of natural sweetness from honey and light brown sugar. Bound together with a buttery vanilla mixture and optionally studded with mini chocolate chips, they bake to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. These easy-to-make granola bars are not only a healthy grab-and-go snack but also an excellent addition to lunchboxes or hiking packs. Whether you're meal prepping or simply craving a nutritious treat, this recipe delivers both flavor and convenience. Store them for up to two weeks, and enjoy homemade granola bliss anytime!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raw almonds, chopped
- 0.5 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, and shredded coconut. Toss together until evenly mixed.
Spread this mixture out evenly on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly golden and fragrant.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, light brown sugar, and unsalted butter. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Transfer the toasted oat mixture back to the large mixing bowl. Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is fully coated.
If using mini chocolate chips, allow the mixture to cool slightly, then gently fold in the chocolate chips (so they don't melt completely).
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Using the back of a spoon, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan to ensure the bars hold together well.
Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely (about 1-2 hours). For faster cooling, you can place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes once it's no longer hot.
Use the parchment overhang to lift the granola slab out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 12 even bars using a sharp knife.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.1 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.0 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1234 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.9 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.5 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.7 g | ||
| Protein | 50.4 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1785 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
