Simple Granola Bar Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts work well)
• 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries work well)
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Spread the rolled oats out on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden.
3. In a small saucepan, heat the honey and peanut butter over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
4. Combine the toasted oats, chopped nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate chips (if using) in a large bowl.
5. Pour the honey and peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
6. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly into the dish.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the granola bars are lightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the dish.
9. Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut the granola bars into desired sizes.
10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition

• Calories: 200
• Total Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 60mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 26g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 15g
• Protein: 5g

Tips and Variations

• If you don't have peanut butter, you can use almond butter or sunflower seed butter instead.
• Feel free to switch up the nuts and dried fruit to suit your taste. Some other options include pecans, cashews, dried apricots, and dates.
• If you want to make these granola bars vegan, simply use maple syrup instead of honey.
• If you find that the mixture is too dry, add a little bit more honey or peanut butter.
• If you want your granola bars to be a bit sweeter, add more chocolate chips or drizzle some melted chocolate on top.
• Store your granola bars in the fridge if you prefer them to be a bit firmer.

Conclusion