Healthy Homemade Granola Bars – Easy, Chewy & Naturally Sweetened
Chewy, healthy homemade granola bars made with oats, nut butter, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
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½ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
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⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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1½ cups rolled oats
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¼ cup chopped nuts or seeds
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¼ cup dried fruit, chopped
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1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed
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Optional: 2 tbsp chocolate chips, 1 tsp cinnamon, pinch of sea salt
Instructions
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Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
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Warm nut butter and honey/maple syrup until smooth.
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Stir in oats, nuts, fruit, seeds, and extras.
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Press firmly into the pan.
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Chill 1–2 hours until set. Slice into bars.
Notes
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Press firmly to help bars hold together.
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Store in fridge for longer shelf life.
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Bake for crunchier bars if desired.