Great Granola Bars
Fuel your day with these Great Granola Bars, a perfect no-bake snack that's as wholesome as it is delicious! Featuring nutrient-packed ingredients like rolled oats, raw almonds, and dried cranberries, these bars are lightly sweetened with honey and brown sugar, while creamy peanut butter adds a satisfying richness. A touch of cinnamon enhances the flavor, and mini chocolate chips bring a hint of indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes, these customizable treats are refrigerated to set, making them a quick and easy option for breakfast on the go, post-workout fuel, or a midday energy boost. With simple ingredients and no oven required, these homemade granola bars are a healthier, budget-friendly alternative to store-bought versions—and they're perfect for meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.33 cup honey
- 0.33 cup peanut butter (natural or creamy)
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, dried cranberries, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a small saucepan, combine the honey, peanut butter, and brown sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the warm honey-peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to mix everything together until well combined and all the oats are coated.
Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes, then fold in the mini chocolate chips. (Cooling slightly before this step prevents the chocolate chips from melting.)
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a spatula to press it firmly into an even layer. Pressing firmly is crucial for the bars to hold together once cooled.
Place the pan into the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm.
Once chilled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the set mixture out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board and slice into 12 bars or your preferred size.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For extended storage, freeze the bars for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.3 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1001 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 378.3 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.5 g | 184% | |
| Total Sugars | 219.2 g | ||
| Protein | 78.7 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 588 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2393 mg | 51% | |
*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.
