Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade granola bars with this easy no-bake recipe. These bars are packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and dried fruit, making them a perfect healthy snack option.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Extras:
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Combine oats and nuts in a large bowl.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a saucepan, heat and mix honey, nut butter, brown sugar, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the warm mixture over oats and nuts. Add dried fruit and chocolate chips. Press into the pan and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Slice and Serve: Once set, cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- For a firmer texture, bake at 325°F for 15–20 minutes instead of chilling.
- You can customize with seeds, shredded coconut, or protein powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (plus chilling)
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
