Description
Learn how to make delicious chewy homemade granola bars. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and is perfect for a healthy snack or quick breakfast. Customize them with your favorite additions like nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup dried fruit, chopped (like cranberries or raisins) (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, seeds, and any dry mix-ins like dried fruit or chocolate chips. Stir to combine.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) for 20-30 seconds until melted and easy to stir.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt to the peanut butter mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well-coated.
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Press the granola mixture firmly into the prepared dish to help the bars hold together.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to set.
- Once firm, remove the granola mixture from the dish.
- Cut into squares or bars.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup or agave syrup and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter, sun butter, or cashew butter.
- Press the mixture tightly into the pan and refrigerate for the full 2 hours for firmer bars.
- Add a scoop of protein powder to the dry ingredients for an extra protein boost.
- You can skip the chocolate chips and other add-ins for a simpler bar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 (varies with additions)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: 0mg