Description
This homemade granola bar recipe combines wholesome rolled oats, mixed nuts, dried fruits, and chia seeds, bound together with a warm blend of honey and almond butter. Baked until golden, these bars offer a nutritious and delicious snack that’s perfect for on-the-go energy or a healthy treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped
- 1 cup dried fruits, chopped
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup almond butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the granola bars later on.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the rolled oats, chopped mixed nuts, chopped dried fruits, chia seeds, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
- Heat Wet Ingredients: Place honey and almond butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Mix Wet with Dry: Pour the warm honey and almond butter mixture over the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly and form a sticky mixture.
- Press into Pan: Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spatula or your hands to press it down firmly and evenly for compact bars.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the mixture is set.
- Cool and Slice: Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then lift the granola slab out using the parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 16 bars.
Notes
- Store granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or any nut butter of your choice.
- Feel free to add or swap dried fruits depending on your preference, such as raisins, cranberries, or apricots.
- For added crunch, sprinkle some extra nuts on top before baking.
