Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade granola bars that combine wholesome oats, natural sweeteners, and a mix of crunchy nuts and chewy dried fruits. Perfect for lunch boxes or as a nutritious snack, these bars are easy to customize and quick to prepare, making them an ideal treat for busy families. Enjoy the nostalgic flavors while fueling your day with a wholesome snack that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts (chopped)
- 1/4 cup seeds (chia or sunflower)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, and dried fruit until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together honey and nut butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly, using your hands if necessary.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined baking dish and press down firmly with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg