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Homemade Granola Bars

These homemade granola bars are a delicious and wholesome snack, perfect for on-the-go energy boosts. Customize with your favorite nuts and dried fruits!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup nuts chopped almonds, walnuts, or pecans
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup nut butter peanut or almond
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit raisins, cranberries, or apricots
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line your baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), nut butter, and vanilla extract.
  5. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
  6. Gently fold in your choice of dried fruit.
  7. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Let the granola bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.

Notes

These granola bars can be customized with your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruits, and make a great on-the-go snack!