Fruity Granola Energy Bars
Fuel your day with these wholesome and irresistibly delicious Fruity Granola Energy Bars! Packed with rolled oats, heart-healthy almonds, and a delightful medley of dried cranberries and apricots, these homemade snack bars are a powerhouse of nutrition. Flaxseeds bring a boost of omega-3s, while honey and peanut butter bind everything together with a touch of natural sweetness. Baked to perfection and optionally studded with dark chocolate chips, these bars strike the perfect balance between chewy and crunchy. With just 10 minutes of prep time, they’re ideal for busy mornings, post-workout bites, or kid-friendly lunches. Easy to make and naturally customizable, these energy bars will keep you coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cups almonds (chopped)
- 0.5 cups dried cranberries
- 0.5 cups dried apricots (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons flaxseeds
- 0.5 cups honey
- 0.25 cups peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 cups dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some excess to hang over the sides for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, dried cranberries, dried apricots, and flaxseeds. Stir until well mixed.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir gently until smooth and fully combined, then remove from heat.
Pour the warm honey and peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
If using, add the dark chocolate chips to the mixture and gently fold them in.
Pour the granola mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press it firmly and evenly into the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan. Cooling fully helps the bars set properly.
Once cooled, use the overhanging parchment paper to lift the granola block out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board and slice into 12 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.0 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 891 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 381.2 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.2 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 231.0 g | ||
| Protein | 62.3 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2800 mg | 60% | |
*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.
