No Sugar Added Granola Bars
Satisfy your snack cravings with these wholesome No Sugar Added Granola Bars—perfect for a guilt-free energy boost! Packed with nutrient-dense rolled oats, crunchy mixed nuts, protein-rich seeds, and naturally sweet dried fruit, these bars offer a deliciously healthy alternative to store-bought options. Bound together with creamy almond butter and lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup, each bite delivers the perfect balance of chewy and crunchy textures. Flavored with a touch of vanilla and a hint of cinnamon, these granola bars are baked to golden perfection in just 20 minutes and require minimal prep time. Great for breakfast on-the-go, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or school lunchboxes, they’re naturally gluten-free, customizable, and free of refined sugars. Make a batch today and enjoy a snack you can feel good about!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Mixed nuts (chopped, like almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
- 0.5 cup Mix of seeds (like chia seeds, sunflower seeds, or flaxseeds)
- 0.5 cup Dried fruit (like raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates, unsweetened)
- 0.75 cup Creamy unsweetened almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 0.33 cup Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to easily lift the bars out later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, dried fruit, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to distribute everything evenly.
In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, gently heat the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) together until warm and easily stirrable. This should take about 30-60 seconds in the microwave or 2-3 minutes on the stovetop over low heat.
Remove the almond butter and honey mixture from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to thoroughly mix until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Using the back of the spatula or your hands, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the dish. Pay special attention to pressing it down tightly so the bars hold together after baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown. Be careful not to overbake as it can cause the bars to become too dry.
Remove from the oven and allow the granola bars to cool completely in the baking dish. This step is crucial to help them set properly.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the dish. Place on a cutting board and slice into 12 even bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen for longer storage—just thaw before eating!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.3 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 621 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 277.3 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.8 g | 160% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.4 g | ||
| Protein | 64.8 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2526 mg | 54% | |
*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.
