Homemade Granola Bars
These homemade granola bars are the perfect blend of wholesome and indulgent, combining the chewy texture of a granola bar with the rich flavor of a no-bake cookie. They're loaded with peanut butter, dried fruit, and chocolate chips.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup pecan halves
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup golden flax meal
- ⅓ cup dried cherries
- ⅓ cup golden raisins
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Put the pecan halves on a small sheet pan and toast for 5 to 6 minutes, until fragrant. Let the pecans cool then chop or break into small pieces.
- Cut a piece of parchment paper so it fits into an 8 by 8 inch baking pan (8 inches wide) but keep it long so the extra parchment falls over two sides. It will give you “handles” to remove the bars after they set up.
- In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, melted butter, and honey. Stir to combine. Add the oats, Flax meal, dried cherries, golden raisins, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips.
- Use a spatula to stir the mixture well until everything is incorporated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Use the spatula to spread the mixture around evenly. Use a piece of parchment paper to press the bars into the pan firmly without getting your hands sticky.
- Chill the bars for at least 1 hour before cutting into 12 bars. Once the bars are cut, chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until they firm up.
- Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 222mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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