Description
These easy homemade granola bars are chewy, naturally sweetened, and packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and dried fruits. Perfect for snacking, meal prep, and on-the-go energy.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped mixed nuts (almonds, pecans)
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Optional: chia seeds, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, Medjool dates
Instructions
Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, dried fruits, and salt.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt honey and peanut butter together, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is coated.
Transfer to the prepared pan and press down firmly with a spatula.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Remove from the pan and slice into bars.
Notes
Press firmly for bars that hold their shape.
Store in the fridge or freeze for long-term storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade granola bars, healthy granola snack, no-bake oat bars