Good Eats Granola Bars
Get ready to elevate your snack game with these irresistible Good Eats Granola Bars! Packed with wholesome rolled oats, crunchy chopped nuts, and naturally sweetened with honey, these homemade granola bars strike the perfect balance between healthy and indulgent. Dried fruits like cranberries or apricots add a chewy burst of flavor, while optional add-ins like mini chocolate chips or seeds let you customize them to your taste. Toasting the oats and nuts enhances their deep, nutty flavor, and a buttery, honey-based mixture binds the ingredients together into perfectly chewy bars. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these easy granola bars are ideal for meal prep, school lunches, or an energy-boosting snack on the go. Make a batch today and enjoy a delicious treat that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Dried fruit (e.g., cranberries, raisins, or chopped apricots)
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips or seeds (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
Spread the rolled oats and chopped nuts evenly on a baking sheet. Toast them in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden, stirring halfway through to prevent burning. Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, brown sugar, and unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the butter is fully melted and the sugar is dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted oats and nuts with the dried fruit and any additional ingredients such as chocolate chips or seeds.
Pour the warm honey mixture over the oat mixture in the bowl, stirring thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, pressing it firmly and evenly into the pan. Use the back of a spatula or the bottom of a glass to make the surface smooth and compact.
Bake the granola mixture in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely in the pan. This may take about 1-2 hours.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the granola out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Cut it into 12 evenly sized bars.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.4 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 644 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 359.8 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.2 g | 133% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.4 g | ||
| Protein | 53.2 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2181 mg | 46% | |
*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.
