07/02/2025
🍯🌾 Homemade Granola Bar 🌾🍯
Ingredients:
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, peanuts, or cashews)
1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Optional: 2 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds for extra fiber
Directions:
Toast the Oats & Nuts (Optional but Recommended):
In a dry skillet or 350°F (175°C) oven, lightly toast oats and nuts for 5–7 minutes until fragrant. This step enhances flavor and helps hold the bars together better. Let cool slightly.
Mix the Wet Ingredients:
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 30–45 seconds, then stir until smooth. Add the vanilla and salt.
Combine All Ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix together oats, nuts, and any add-ins like chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or seeds. Pour in the warm peanut butter-honey mixture. Stir until everything is fully coated.
Press and Chill:
Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly into the pan using the back of a spatula or a piece of parchment paper. Press down hard — the firmer you press, the better the bars will hold.
Chill and Cut:
Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours. Once firm, lift out of the pan and cut into bars or squares.
Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer shelf life.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | 🔥 Cooking Time: 0 minutes | ⏳ Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (with chilling)
⚡ Calories per bar: ~210 | 🍽️ Servings: 10–12
Bon appétit and happy snacking! 👩🍳🥣