Homemade Granola Bars
Quick and wholesome homemade granola bars that can be customized to fit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup nut butter (almond or peanut butter)
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds)
- ½ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well-blended.
- Add Oats and Mix-Ins: Add the rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Press Into the Pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down firmly and evenly.
- Chill: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
- Cut into Bars: Once chilled, lift the mixture out using the parchment paper edges and cut into 12 bars.
- Store: Keep the granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for longer.
Notes
Ensure to press the mixture firmly to avoid crumbly bars and allow ample chilling time for best results.