Certainly! Here are three different homemade granola bar recipes for you to try:
Classic Chewy Granola Bars
Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.)
- 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots, etc.)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Spread oats and chopped nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey/maple syrup, butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted oats/nuts mixture with the dried fruit. Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.
- Let it cool completely in the dish before cutting into bars.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Add chocolate chips and mix them evenly into the mixture.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly and evenly into the dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours until firm, then cut into bars.
Almond Joy Granola Bars
Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Spread oats, shredded coconut, and chopped almonds on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, coconut oil, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted oat mixture with the liquid mixture until everything is evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and lightly browned around the edges.
- Let it cool completely before cutting into bars.
Feel free to adjust these recipes by adding or substituting ingredients according to your preferences!