Homemade Granola Bars

These homemade granola bars are a delightful blend of oats, nuts, and honey, making them a perfect on-the-go snack. Packed with nutrients and easy to customize, they’re a wholesome treat for any time of day.

Ingredients

• Gluten-free rolled oats - 1 cup
• Almonds, chopped - 1/4 cup
• Walnuts, chopped - 1/4 cup
• Honey - 1/4 cup
• Peanut butter - 2 tablespoons
• Chia seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Dried cranberries - 1/4 cup
• Dark chocolate chips - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a small baking dish (approximately 8x8 inches) with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free rolled oats, chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, chia seeds, dried cranberries, dark chocolate chips, and salt.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, mix together the honey and peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Pour the honey and peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly with a spatula to create an even layer.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the baking dish before cutting 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: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from nuts, supporting heart health.

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