Healthy Granola Bars
Craving a nutritious and delicious snack? These Healthy Granola Bars are the perfect homemade alternative to store-bought bars! Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nut butter, and natural sweeteners, they’re easy to make and great for breakfast on the go or an afternoon pick-me-up. Plus, you can customize them with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- ⅓ cup honey (or maple syrup/agave)
- ½ cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, or seeds)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving extra hanging over the sides for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups oats and ½ cup mix-ins like chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts.
- In a small saucepan, melt ½ cup nut butter and ⅓ cup honey (or maple syrup/agave) over low heat, stirring until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (if using) and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the melted mixture over the oat mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly and evenly using a spatula or spoon.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until the bars are firm enough to cut.
- Lift the granola out of the pan using the parchment paper and slice into 10-12 bars.