Description
These Homemade Granola Bars are a perfect balance of chewy, nutty, and slightly sweet flavors, making them a fantastic choice for healthy homemade recipes. Packed with oats, nuts, and natural sweeteners, they provide sustained energy for busy mornings, post-workout snacks, or on-the-go fuel. Ideal for healthy recipes easy, healthy recipes lunch, and high-protein recipes, these bars are fully customizable—add chocolate chips, dried fruits, or extra protein for a personalized touch.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or cashews)
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or apricots)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, warm the honey (or maple syrup) and peanut butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, dried fruit, cinnamon, salt, and chia/flaxseeds.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until fully coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, pressing it down firmly into an even layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then slice into bars.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Notes
- Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Add protein powder for an extra high-protein boost.
- Drizzle with melted dark chocolate for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg