healthy granola bars
Craving a healthy snack that’s both delicious and energizing? These Healthy Granola Bars are the perfect solution!
Ingredients
Wet
- ½ cup nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter)
- ⅓ cup honey (or maple syrup/agave)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Dry
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, dried fruit, seeds, or nuts)
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving extra hanging over the sides for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of rolled oats with your chosen ½ cup of mix-ins (chocolate chips, dried fruit, seeds, or nuts). Mix well to evenly distribute.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the ½ cup of nut butter and ⅓ cup of honey (or maple syrup/agave) together, stirring until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional) and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
- Pour the melted nut butter mixture over the dry oat mixture. Stir until all the oats are fully coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly and evenly using the back of a spoon or spatula.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are firm enough to cut.
- Once chilled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut them into 10-12 bars.
- Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for longer storage.