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Homemade Granola Bars

A close-up stack of delicious homemade granola bars, featuring oats, nuts, and seeds.
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Create your own chewy or crunchy granola bars using oats, nuts, dried fruits, and a sweet binder. These bars are a healthier, customizable alternative to store-bought snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
  • 1/4 cup seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, chia)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, dried fruit, and seeds.
  3. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup). Heat for 30-60 seconds, stirring until smooth and pourable.
  4. Add the vanilla extract and salt to the peanut butter mixture and stir well.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated. If using chocolate chips, stir them in now.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Press down firmly and evenly with the back of a spoon or your hands. The firmer you press, the better the bars will hold together.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting. This is crucial for them to set properly.
  9. Once cooled, lift the parchment paper out of the pan and cut into bars.

Notes

  • For no-bake bars, skip the oven step. Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm, before cutting.
  • Store granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the refrigerator for longer storage.
  • Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.

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