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Granola Bars

Granola Bars

These homemade granola bars are a tasty and nutritious snack, packed with wholesome ingredients and customizable to suit your taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks & Appetizers
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Rolled oats providing hearty texture and fiber
  • 1 cup Almond or peanut butter adds creaminess and healthy fats
  • 1/2 cup Honey or pure maple syrup natural sweetener that holds the bars together
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Mixed nuts chopped almonds and walnuts
  • 1/4 cup Chia seeds or pumpkin seeds boost nutrition and add crunch
For the Sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Dried fruits cranberries, raisins, or apricots

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped mixed nuts, chia seeds (or pumpkin seeds), and dried fruits.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond (or peanut) butter and honey (or maple syrup).
  4. Mix Together: Gently pour the creamy wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined.
  5. Transfer to Dish: Carefully transfer the mixture into a lined 8×8-inch baking dish, press down firmly.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Pop the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  7. Cool and Cut: Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Slice into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the bars for an extra indulgent treat.

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