Easy Made Granola Bars
Whip up a batch of these "Easy Made Granola Bars" for a quick, wholesome snack that’s perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or a lunchbox treat! Packed with hearty rolled oats, nutty peanut or almond butter, and naturally sweet honey, these no-bake bars come together in just 15 minutes with no oven required. Customize your bars by adding a mix of mini chocolate chips, crunchy nuts, and chewy dried fruits for a delightful balance of textures and flavors. With options to adjust sweetness using brown sugar and the convenience of refrigeration to set them, this recipe is ideal for beginner and experienced home cooks alike. Store these energy-packed granola bars for up to two weeks, making them the ultimate make-ahead snack for your on-the-go lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 0.25 cup brown sugar (optional for added sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 0.5 cup dried fruits (e.g., cranberries, raisins, or apricots)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving extra overhang for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, chopped nuts, and dried fruits. Stir to combine.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey, peanut butter, and brown sugar (if using). Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and well combined (about 1-2 minutes).
Remove the wet mixture from the microwave and immediately stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Stir until all the oats are evenly coated.
Let the mixture cool slightly for about 2 minutes before folding in the mini chocolate chips (cooling prevents the chips from melting).
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or your hands (lightly greased with oil or water) to press the mixture down firmly and evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the granola bars are firm and set.
Once set, use the parchment paper edges to lift the granola block out of the baking dish. Cut it into 12 equal-sized bars.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.4 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.5 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1143 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 389.1 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.1 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 240.5 g | ||
| Protein | 70.9 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 443 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2650 mg | 56% | |
*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.
