Really Good Fruit Filled Granola Bars
Get ready to elevate your snack game with these *Really Good Fruit Filled Granola Bars*! Packed with the wholesome goodness of toasted rolled oats, crunchy almonds, and a colorful medley of dried fruits, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey and brown sugar for just the right touch of indulgence. A luscious blend of peanut butter (or almond butter), vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon tie the flavors together in every chewy, satisfying bite. Perfect for meal prepping, these no-fuss granola bars come together in under 30 minutes and can be customized with optional add-ins like dark or white chocolate chips for an extra treat. Ideal as a grab-and-go breakfast, pre-workout energy boost, or midday snack, they’re a delicious way to fuel your day while keeping it nutritious. Plus, they store beautifully, making them a versatile homemade alternative to store-bought bars!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Almonds (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Dried fruit (e.g., cranberries, raisins, apricots, chopped)
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips or white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides to make removing the bars easier.
Spread the rolled oats and chopped almonds evenly on a baking sheet. Toast them in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, peanut butter, brown sugar, and unsalted butter. Heat while stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted oats, almonds, and dried fruit. If you’re using optional chocolate chips, leave them aside for now to avoid melting.
Pour the honey-peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well combined. If using chocolate chips, let the mixture cool lightly before stirring them in to avoid melting.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or your hands (dampened slightly to prevent sticking) to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
Refrigerate the pan for at least 1-2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to cut into bars.
Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the granola block out of the pan and place it on a cutting board. Cut into 12 bars or desired size pieces.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the fridge for up to two weeks. They can also be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.9 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.1 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1152 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 448.7 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.3 g | 183% | |
| Total Sugars | 268.6 g | ||
| Protein | 89.8 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 621 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 3767 mg | 80% | |
*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.
