Homemade Granola Bars Recipe
"A simple, soft, and chewy homemade granola bar recipe that’s perfectly delicious and a perfect afternoon snack idea. These honey granola bars are so easy and wholesome. They are naturally sweetened and a gluten-free snack. There are several substitutes for nuts in this recipe. You can use a mix of nuts such as pecans, walnuts, almonds, or peanuts would all work well. Sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds would be great options too. You could also add up to 1/4 cup flax seeds if you wish."
NotesDried fruits such as cranberries, cherries, raisins, and apricots are perfect to add as a mix-in. Chop any fruit larger than a raisin. Finally, you can substitute honey for maple syrup.
Serves16
Preparation Time20 min
Ingredients
- 2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cup nuts
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Line a 9-inch square baker with two strips of crisscrossed parchment paper.
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Place the oats in a large mixing bowl.
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Add the cinnamon, salt, and stir to combine. Set aside.
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Chop the nuts and add them to the oats mixture.
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Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
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Stir until well blended.
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Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients.
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Use a big spoon to mix them until the two are evenly combined and no dry oats remain.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared square baking sheet.
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Use your spoon to arrange the mixture fairly and evenly.
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Cover the baker and refrigerate for at least one hour, or preferably overnight.
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When you’re ready to slice, lift the bars out of the baker by grabbing both pieces of parchment paper on opposite corners.
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Use a sharp knife to slice the bars.
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Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap or parchment paper