Description
Make chewy homemade granola bars. These soft granola bars are a simple, delicious snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup add-ins (chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, seeds)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and your chosen add-ins.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter or coconut oil over medium heat.
- Stir in the honey or maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the wet mixture over the oat mixture. Stir well until all the oats are evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a spoon or a piece of parchment paper to compact it tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Once firm, use the parchment paper to lift the granola bar slab from the pan.
- Cut into desired bar shapes and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, you can lightly toast the oats before mixing.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or in the refrigerator for longer.
- Customize your bars with different nuts, seeds, or dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150-200
- Sugar: 10-15g
- Sodium: 50-100mg
- Fat: 5-10g
- Saturated Fat: 2-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3-5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-30g
- Fiber: 2-4g
- Protein: 3-5g
- Cholesterol: 5-15mg