Healthy Homemade Granola Bars
Easily customizable granola bars packed with oats, nuts, and natural sweeteners, perfect for a wholesome snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups oats Provides structure and chewiness
- 0.5 cups dried cranberries Adds sweetness and chew
- 0.5 cups chopped pecans Offers crunch and nutty flavor
- 0.25 cups mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs For a hint of sweetness
- 0.25 cups ground flax Contributes fiber and binding
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds Adds texture and nutrition
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds Optional, provides a nutty flavor
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon Adds warmth and depth
- 0.25 teaspoons salt Enhances flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups honey Serves as a natural sweetener and binder
- 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter Adds creaminess and flavor
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil Helps bind ingredients together
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs, ground flax, chia seeds, hemp seeds (if using), ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt together honey, peanut butter, and coconut oil.
- Pour the warm mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and fold until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing it firmly into an even layer.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Lift the granola slab out of the dish using parchment paper and cut into bars.
Serving
- Enjoy immediately or store for later.
Notes
For best results, press the mixture firmly into the baking dish and ensure they cool completely before cutting. Store bars in an airtight container for freshness.