Your Favorite Flavor Granola Bars
Whip up a batch of wholesome, homemade goodness with 'Your Favorite Flavor Granola Bars'—a customizable snack designed to suit any craving! Packed with rolled oats, crunchy nuts or seeds, and sweet dried fruit, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and held together with creamy peanut butter or almond butter. A dash of cinnamon and a splash of vanilla boost the warm, cozy flavors, while optional mini chocolate chips add a touch of indulgence. Perfect for busy mornings or mid-afternoon pick-me-ups, these granola bars are baked to golden perfection in just 20 minutes and can be tailored endlessly to include your favorite mix-ins. Easy to make, portable, and delightfully chewy, they’re the ultimate healthy snack that’s both nutritious and delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup nuts or seeds (e.g., almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds)
- 1 cup dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots)
- 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, nuts or seeds, dried fruit, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey or maple syrup, peanut butter or almond butter, and brown sugar. Stir constantly until fully melted and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the warm honey-butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Use a spatula to mix everything together until evenly coated. If using mini chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage after the mixture has cooled slightly to prevent melting.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and press it down firmly and evenly. Use the back of a spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup to compact the mixture tightly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan (at least 1 hour).
Once cooled, lift the granola using the parchment paper edges and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 12 bars or your desired size.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy as a snack or breakfast on the go!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2701 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 138.5 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1143 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.8 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.3 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 172.7 g | ||
| Protein | 80.6 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2482 mg | 53% | |
*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.
