Description
Experience the perfect balance of crunch and chew with these homemade granola bars. Packed with rolled oats, nut butter, and sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, each bite is a delicious explosion of flavor. Customize them to your liking by adding nuts, dried fruits, or even chocolate chips. Ideal for a midday pick-me-up or an outdoor adventure, these granola bars are not just tasty but also a healthy alternative to store-bought snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- ½ cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries)
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, chopped nuts, and spices like cinnamon.
- Add nut butter and honey/maple syrup; mix until sticky.
- Fold in dried fruit and chocolate chips.
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly into the pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg