Description
Homemade Granola Bars are chewy, crunchy, and naturally sweetened—perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, healthy snacks, or lunchbox treats. Made with oats, honey, nut butter, and your favorite mix-ins, these bars are endlessly customizable and free from preservatives. Keywords: homemade granola bars, healthy snack bars, no bake granola, easy oat bars, nut butter bars
Ingredients
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- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (or raisins, dried cranberries)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds (almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, warm nut butter and honey until smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts.
- Pour warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Press down firmly into an even layer.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set. Remove and slice into bars.
- Store in an airtight container at room temp or in the fridge.
Notes
- Add 1–2 tbsp chia or flax seeds for extra nutrition.
- Use maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Bars can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
