Healthy Ish Chewy Granola Bars
Craving a wholesome snack that's both indulgent and nourishing? These "Healthy-ish Chewy Granola Bars" strike the perfect balance between satisfying your sweet tooth and fueling your body with nutrient-packed ingredients. Made with wholesome rolled oats, toasted almonds, ground flaxseed, and chia seeds, these homemade bars are naturally sweetened with honey and bound together by creamy peanut butter and a touch of coconut oil. Studded with dried cranberries and mini chocolate chips for a pop of flavor, they’re lightly toasted for a subtle crunch. Perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, post-workout bites, or afternoon pick-me-ups, these chewy granola bars are easy to make and can be stored all week long—or frozen for meal prep convenience. Healthy snacking just got a whole lot tastier!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup raw almonds
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving excess hanging over the sides for easy removal later. Set it aside.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the rolled oats and almonds onto a baking sheet in an even layer. Toast them in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, peanut butter, and coconut oil over low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and combined, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
In a large mixing bowl, add the toasted oats and almonds, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, mini chocolate chips, and dried cranberries. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or your hands (lightly greased) to press the mixture down firmly and evenly into the dish.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Once set, use the parchment paper to lift the granola out of the dish. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 12 bars.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze them individually wrapped for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2679 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.0 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.9 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 668 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 295.9 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.3 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 147.0 g | ||
| Protein | 77.2 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 472 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2098 mg | 45% | |
*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.
