How to make granola bars; simple recipe


Making granola bars at home is a great way to control the ingredients and customize the flavors to your liking. This crunchy treat goes well for both adults and kids. It's good for breakfast and even as travel snacks.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
  • 1 cup dried fruit (such as cranberries or raisins)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup nut butter (such as peanut butter or almond butter)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  •  1/4 teaspoon salt

Now that we have collected our ingredients, it's time for us to start making our granola bars. We shall just have to follow these simple procedures.

  • Preheat the oven;  Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Mix the dry ingredients; In a large bowl, mix together the oats, nuts, and dried fruit.
  • Mix the wet ingredients; In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, nut butter, sugar, and salt.
  • Combine the mixtures; Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well combined.
  • Add mix-ins; If using, add chocolate chips, seeds, or other mix-ins and fold them into the mixture.
  • Press the mixture; Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake; Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  • Cool; Let the granola mixture cool completely in the pan.
  • Cut; Cut the granola mixture into bars. You can cut them into whatever size and shape you prefer.



Customize the ingredients by using different types of nuts, seeds, or dried fruit to change up the flavor and texture.

Melt some chocolate and dip the cooled granola bars into it for an extra-decadent treat.

Add a little more honey or nut butter to the mixture to make the granola bars chewier.

Add some chopped nuts or seeds to the mixture to give the granola bars a crunchy texture.

Once we are done with the process, we should then store and freeze the granola bars.

  • Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Wrap the granola bars individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months.

By following these steps and tips, you can create delicious homemade granola bars that are perfect for snacking on the go.