Healthy Homemade Granola Bars
Fuel your day with these irresistibly chewy and nutritious Healthy Homemade Granola Bars, a perfect snack bursting with wholesome ingredients! Packed with rolled oats, crunchy almonds, chia seeds, and a natural sweetness from honey and dried cranberries, these granola bars strike the ultimate balance between flavor and health. The addition of creamy peanut butter and a hint of cinnamon elevates their taste, while optional dark chocolate chips add a touch of indulgence. Easy to make in just 35 minutes, they’re perfect for meal prep and can be stored for days, making them an ideal on-the-go energy boost or healthy lunchbox treat. Rich in fiber, protein, and healthy fats, these granola bars are sure to keep you satisfied throughout the day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup almonds (chopped)
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a small saucepan over low heat, add the honey and peanut butter. Gently heat, stirring often, until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the honey and peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to mix everything until all the dry ingredients are coated evenly. Fold in the dried cranberries and optional dark chocolate chips.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a spoon or a piece of parchment paper to press the mixture firmly into an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan to allow the bars to firm up.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper to lift the mixture out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board and slice into 12 even bars.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.6 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 634 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.1 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.5 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 177.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.9 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 404 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1606 mg | 34% | |
*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.
