Super Healthy Chewy Granola Bars
Packed with wholesome ingredients and irresistibly chewy, these Super Healthy Chewy Granola Bars are the perfect snack for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or an on-the-go energy boost. Made with nutrient-dense rolled oats, nutty almond butter, naturally sweet honey, and studded with tangy dried cranberries and crunch-worthy chopped almonds, these no-bake granola bars are as delicious as they are nourishing. A sprinkle of chia seeds, flaxseeds, and a touch of sea salt add a satisfying texture and a boost of superfood goodness, while an optional handful of dark chocolate chips takes them to the next level. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep, these homemade granola bars are a healthier and tastier alternative to store-bought options. Keep them in the fridge for a week of guilt-free snacking or freeze them for long-term storage!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1 third-cup honey
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons flaxseeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving enough paper to overhang the sides for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, dried cranberries, chopped almonds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and sea salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the almond butter and honey. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and pourable.
Stir the vanilla extract into the warmed almond butter and honey mixture.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix until all the dry ingredients are completely coated and stick together.
If using dark chocolate chips, fold them into the mixture while it is still slightly warm but not hot (this prevents the chocolate from melting completely).
Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press it firmly into an even layer using the back of a spatula or the flat bottom of a measuring cup.
Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the mixture to firm up.
Once chilled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the granola slab out of the dish. Place it on a cutting board and slice into 12 bars.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 237.1 g | 304% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 623 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 347.4 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 75.1 g | 268% | |
| Total Sugars | 158.5 g | ||
| Protein | 119.3 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1242 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 27.6 mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 4035 mg | 86% | |
*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.
