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Homemade granola bars on a flat surface
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Granola Bars

My homemade granola bars are the perfect healthy snack for the on-the-go. This quick and delicious recipe requires oats, almonds, and nut butter for chewy and nutty bars.
Prep Time5 minutes
Chilling time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Freezer friendly: 2 Months
Shelf life: 1 Week
Servings: 10 bars
Author: Samira

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup almonds raw
  • 2 Tbsp raw sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup honey add more if needed or if it's not sticky
  • 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1.8 oz dark chocolate or 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 tsp salt optional
  • 2 Tbsp protein blend optional
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF/170ºC.
    If wanted, roughly chop or crush the nuts into smaller pieces.
  • Place the oats, almonds, and sunflower seeds on a baking tray and toast them for about 12 minutes at 350ºF/170ºC. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn.
    Bake for a couple of minutes longer for a more golden, crispy texture. 
    Once toasted, let them cool down a bit.
  • In a large bowl, mix the honey and nut butter. If using protein powder or spices, add them now and mix well.
  • Add the roasted ingredients to the bowl and mix well. If the mixture isn't sticky enough, add more honey (or another liquid sweetener).
    If wanted, mix in the chocolate chips now or keep them to place on top of the granola before chilling.
  • Use parchment paper to cover a small tray (9x9-inch/23x23 cm), casserole dish, or square bowl.
  • Pour the granola mix in and stack well. Use a spatula or a glass or cup with a flat bottom to spread and press the granola onto the tray.
    Top the mixture with the chocolate chips.
  • Place the tray in the fridge and chill for about 30 minutes. Once hardened and cool, cut into 10 or more even-sized rectangular bars.

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Notes

To store: Keep these healthy granola bars in the fridge for up to a week.
To freeze: Place in an airtight container with parchment paper between the bars and freeze them for up to two months.
Check the blog post for more tips and suggested flavor variations!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg