Description
These homemade granola bars are chewy, nutty, and naturally sweetened with honey and peanut butter. Perfect for meal prep, snacking, or lunchboxes, they’re packed with oats, almonds, and dried cranberries for a satisfying bite anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, and dried cranberries.
- In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gently warm the peanut butter and honey until smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well until everything is fully coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press down firmly to create an even layer.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
- Lift the chilled mixture out of the pan and cut into bars.
- Store in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.
Notes
- Toast oats and nuts for a richer flavor before mixing.
- Use parchment between bars to prevent sticking when storing.
- Swap in your favorite dried fruits or nuts for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: granola bars, no bake snack, healthy snack, easy granola bar recipe