Healthy Whole Grain Granola Bars
Fuel your day with these Healthy Whole Grain Granola Bars, a deliciously nutritious snack loaded with superfood ingredients and natural sweetness. Crafted with wholesome rolled oats, protein-packed quinoa, and crunchy almonds and pumpkin seeds, these chewy granola bars are as satisfying as they are nourishing. A touch of honey, creamy peanut butter, and warm cinnamon bring the perfect balance of flavor, while dried cranberries and optional dark chocolate chips add a pop of sweetness. Quick and easy to make in just 30 minutes, these homemade granola bars are ideal for on-the-go breakfasts, midday energy boosts, or post-workout recovery. Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, they're a must-have for a healthier lifestyle. Store them for up to two weeks and enjoy a wholesome snack whenever you need it!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 0.5 cup almonds (chopped)
- 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal after baking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, quinoa, chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey and peanut butter together until smooth and well-blended. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the warm honey-peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir until everything is well coated and sticky.
Fold in the dried cranberries and optional dark chocolate chips. Make sure they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This will take about 1 hour.
Once cooled, lift the granola slab out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 12 even bars using a sharp knife.
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.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.2 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.1 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 624 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 416.3 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.8 g | 210% | |
| Total Sugars | 192.7 g | ||
| Protein | 111.0 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 606 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 30.0 mg | 167% | |
| Potassium | 3430 mg | 73% | |
*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.
