Granola Bars

These homemade granola bars are packed with wholesome ingredients and offer a perfect balance of crunch and chew. A delightful blend of oats, nuts, and dried fruits makes them a nutritious snack for any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Rolled oats - 1 cup
• Almonds, chopped - 1/4 cup
• Honey - 1/4 cup
• Peanut butter - 2 tablespoons
• Chia seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Dried cranberries - 1/4 cup
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, chia seeds, and salt.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the honey and peanut butter together, stirring until smooth.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
6. Fold in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
7. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly with a spatula to create an even layer.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.01 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, which aids digestion.
• Contains healthy fats from nuts and seeds for heart health.

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