Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade granola bars with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick and healthy snack on the go. Try it now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) very smooth creamy natural peanut butter, or cashew butter
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Heaping 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) sea salt
- 2 1/2 cups (300 g) whole rolled oats
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) mini chocolate chips*
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) pepitas, or crushed peanuts or cashews
Instructions
- Place a sheet of parchment paper inside an 8×8 square baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt, stirring until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Incorporate the oats, chocolate chips, and pepitas (or chosen nuts) into the mixture. Although it may initially appear crumbly, continue to mix until fully integrated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, pressing it down firmly. Use another sheet of parchment paper and the back of a measuring cup to evenly press the mixture flat.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour before cutting into bars.
- Keep the bars stored in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: american, snack, homemade