Description
Fruit Granola Bars are the perfect blend of chewy oats and sweet dried fruits, making them an irresistible snack for any time of day. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite nuts and seeds, these bars are ideal for busy mornings or as a post-workout treat. With a delightful crunch and a touch of honey, they offer a wholesome way to satisfy your cravings while providing essential nutrients. Enjoy them at home, on the go, or as a healthy dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (e.g., cranberries, apricots)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds)
- 1/2 cup nut butter (e.g., almond butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup seeds (e.g., sunflower seeds)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, and dried fruits until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, whisk honey, nut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir well.
- Pour the mixture into the lined baking pan and press down firmly with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cooling completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg