Yummy Granola Bars
Soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome ingredients, these Yummy Granola Bars are the perfect on-the-go snack for busy mornings, mid-afternoon energy boosts, or post-workout fuel. Made with rolled oats, chopped almonds, and sweetened with honey and brown sugar, these homemade bars strike the perfect balance between healthy and indulgent. A touch of ground cinnamon adds warmth, while the combination of chocolate chips and dried cranberries (or raisins) creates bursts of flavor in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, these bars are baked to golden perfection and hold their shape thanks to the creamy peanut butter (or almond butter) binder. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or craving a satisfying homemade treat, these granola bars are an irresistible blend of crunch and chew. Plus, they’re customizable—swap in your favorite nuts or dried fruits to make them uniquely yours!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped almonds (or your choice of nuts)
- 0.333 cup chocolate chips
- 0.333 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat the honey, peanut butter, and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Stir until the oats and nuts are evenly coated.
Fold in the chocolate chips and dried cranberries (or raisins) to distribute them evenly throughout the mixture.
Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spatula or your hands to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the granola cool completely in the baking dish. This will allow it to set and firm up before slicing.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the granola out of the dish. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 12 equal bars.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2702 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.5 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1140 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 372.8 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.4 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 226.4 g | ||
| Protein | 72.9 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 395 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2264 mg | 48% | |
*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.
