Description
These Healthy Homemade Granola Bars are chewy, lightly sweet, and full of nutritious ingredients like rolled oats, peanut butter, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for snacking, breakfast, or meal prep, they’re no-bake and customizable with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips, dried fruit, or seeds.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, warm peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) together in the microwave for 20–30 seconds, or on the stovetop until smooth.
2. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
3. Add the rolled oats and chia/flaxseeds (if using) and mix until evenly combined.
4. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
5. Press the mixture firmly into the pan using a spoon or your hands.
6. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top and press them in gently.
7. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour to set.
8. Lift the slab from the pan, slice into bars or squares, and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to press the mixture firmly in the pan to help the bars stay intact.
For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter or tahini.
Store in the fridge for a firmer texture, or freeze for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg