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Easy Homemade Granola Bars

A tempting stack of freshly cut Easy Homemade Granola Bars featuring oats, nuts, and dried cranberries on a light plate.
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Simple recipe for making chewy granola bars at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup mixed nuts and seeds
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and coconut oil. Stir until smooth and fully melted. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use the bottom of a glass or a spatula to compact it tightly.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is important for them to set.
  8. Once cool, lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into desired bar sizes.

Notes

  • For firmer bars, chill them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cutting.
  • Store the finished bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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