Description
These homemade Honey and Almond Granola Bars are a delightful combination of oats, nuts, and honey, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast on the go. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite dried fruits and seeds.
Ingredients
Rolled Oats:
2 cups;
Chopped Almonds:
1/2 cup;
Sunflower Seeds:
1/4 cup (optional);
Shredded Coconut:
1/4 cup (optional);
Ground Cinnamon:
1/2 teaspoon;
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon;
Honey:
1/2 cup;
Almond Butter:
1/4 cup;
Vanilla Extract:
1 teaspoon;
Dried Cranberries or Raisins:
1/4 cup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, almonds, seeds, coconut, cinnamon, and salt. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and almond butter. Stir until smooth and warm, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well coated. Stir in dried fruit if using.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly to create an even layer. Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Let cool completely in the pan, then lift out and cut into bars.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or tahini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
