Description
This homemade granola bar recipe combines wholesome rolled oats, mixed nuts, dried fruits, and chia seeds, all bound together with natural almond butter and honey. Perfect for a nutritious snack, these bars are baked to golden perfection, offering a delicious balance of chewy and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped
- 1 cup dried fruits, chopped
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup almond butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the granola bars later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped mixed nuts, chopped dried fruits, chia seeds, and sea salt, ensuring an even distribution of all components.
- Heat Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm the honey and almond butter while stirring continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the warm honey and almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until every bit is coated and the mixture is sticky enough to hold together.
- Press Mixture: Transfer the granola mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly with a spatula or your hands to create an even, compact layer.
- Bake: Bake the mixture in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating the bars are set and slightly crisp.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the baked mixture to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper and let it cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 16 evenly sized bars.
Notes
- Ensure the almond butter and honey are well combined and warm for easier mixing with dry ingredients.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to prevent the bars from crumbling after baking.
- Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For extra flavor, consider adding spices like cinnamon or vanilla extract.
