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Easy Chewy Homemade Granola Bars Recipe for Healthy Snacks

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A quick and easy recipe for chewy, homemade granola bars using simple pantry staples. Perfect for a healthy, on-the-go snack with a balanced sweetness and satisfying texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (about 180g), toasted
  • 1/2 cup nut butter (125g), creamy peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/3 cup honey (115g), natural sweetener and binder
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50g), packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (60g), walnuts, pecans, or mixed nuts
  • 1/3 cup optional mix-ins (dried cranberries, mini chocolate chips, or shredded coconut)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the rolled oats evenly on a baking sheet. Toast them for 10-12 minutes until golden and nutty, stirring halfway through.
  2. While oats toast, mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine nut butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Microwave for 20-30 seconds if too thick to stir easily. Mix until smooth and glossy.
  3. In a large bowl, combine toasted oats, chopped nuts, and any optional mix-ins. Stir to distribute evenly.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to fold everything together, coating all oats and nuts. The mixture should be sticky but not runny.
  5. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting some hang over the edges for easy lifting. Transfer the mixture to the pan.
  6. Press firmly and evenly into the pan using the back of a spatula or lightly wet hands to compact the mixture.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Watch closely toward the end—the edges should be golden but not burnt.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan for 30-40 minutes to firm up.
  9. Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang, then cut into 8 or 10 bars with a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container once cooled.

Notes

Toast oats to enhance flavor and crunch. Press mixture firmly before baking to ensure chewy bars that hold together. Cool bars completely before cutting to avoid crumbling. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and use plant-based nut butter. Adjust nut butter quantity if bars are too crumbly.

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