Description
Make your own chewy granola bars. They are simple to make and better than store-bought.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup crisp rice cereal
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup nut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, dried fruit, etc.)
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, crisp rice cereal, chopped nuts (if using), and shredded coconut (if using).
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until everything is melted and smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Fold in your desired mix-ins.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use another piece of parchment paper or the bottom of a glass to really press it down firmly. This helps the bars hold their shape.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Once firm, lift the granola from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into bars.
- Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- You can customize these bars with your favorite nuts, seeds, dried fruits, or chocolate.
- For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey and ensure your chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg