Description
These healthy granola bars are a wholesome, no-bake snack option made with natural ingredients like oats, nuts, and dried fruits. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go or a midday energy boost.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 1/3 cup dried fruits (e.g., cranberries, raisins)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine almond butter and honey until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, chopped nuts, and dried fruits.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly to form an even layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set.
- Cut into bars and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Store bars in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
