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Easy Granola Bar Recipes for Busy Lives

Easy Granola Bar Recipes for Busy Lives

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An easy granola bar recipe made with rolled oats, nuts, dried fruits, and natural sweeteners for a wholesome, portable snack.

  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 8 bars

Ingredients

πŸ₯„ Β½ cup rolled oats
πŸ₯„ Β½ cup honey or maple syrup
πŸ₯„ Β½ cup peanut butter or almond butter
πŸ₯„ ΒΌ cup coconut oil or melted butter
πŸ₯„ Β½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
πŸ₯„ β…“ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates)
πŸ₯„ β…“ cup chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips

Instructions

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, chopped nuts, and dried fruit.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ In a saucepan, gently heat honey or maple syrup with coconut oil or melted butter until smooth.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Pour the warm liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Add peanut butter or almond butter and stir until fully combined.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press firmly.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Cool completely in the pan for 20 to 30 minutes before cutting into bars.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Remove from pan and cut into desired shapes or squares.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Store in an airtight container or wrap individually for freshness.

Notes

Cool completely before cutting for best results. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 13
  • Sodium: 80
  • Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 6