Description
These healthy homemade granola bars are the perfect quick breakfast, easy snack, or energy-boosting treat. Made with wholesome oats, natural sweeteners, and rich nut butter, they come together in minutes without baking. Whether you’re looking for healthy snack ideas, easy meal prep, or simple food ideas for busy days, these chewy and satisfying bars are a go-to option you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped nuts or dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
1. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving extra on the sides for easy removal.
2. In a saucepan over low heat, combine nut butter and honey or maple syrup, stirring until smooth.
3. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract and salt.
4. In a large bowl, combine oats and any optional add-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
5. Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until fully coated.
6. Let the mixture cool slightly, then fold in chocolate chips.
7. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer.
8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
9. Lift from the pan and slice into bars.
Notes
Press the mixture very firmly into the pan to prevent crumbly bars.
Let the mixture cool slightly before adding chocolate chips so they don’t melt.
Store in the refrigerator for best texture and longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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