Homemade Granola Bars
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅔ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup pepitas or sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- ½ teaspoon salt optional
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, heat the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract on half power in the microwave until it’s easy to stir. Mix until well combined and smooth.1 cup creamy peanut butter, ⅔ cup honey, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Add the oats, seeds, dried fruit, and salt. Stir to combine, then incorporate the chocolate chips.2 ½ cups old fashioned oats, ¼ cup pepitas, ¼ cup raisins, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Cut into slices, and serve.
- Scroll up and see the post for tips, FAQs, and storage information.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 granola bar. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*These granola bars are best stored in the refrigerator between pieces of parchment paper. Otherwise, they become soft, sticky, and tend to fall apart easily.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Granola Bars
Serving Size
1 bar
Amount per Serving
Calories
294
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
20
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
197
mg
8
%
Potassium
235
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
20
g
22
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
17
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
48
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
