Homemade Granola Bars with Nuts and Dried Fruit
These homemade granola bars are packed with nuts and dried fruit, making them a nutritious and delicious snack. Perfect for on-the-go energy!
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (2 cups) rolled oats
- (1/2 cups) honey
- (1/4 cups) almond butter
- (1/2 cups) mixed nuts (chopped)
- (1/2 cups) dried fruit (chopped, such as cranberries or apricots)
- (1/4 cups) sunflower seeds
- (1/4 teaspoons) salt
- (1/2 teaspoons) cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175 °C).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups rolled oats, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (if using).
- 3
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup almond butter. Stir until melted and well combined.
- 4
Pour the honey and almond butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- 5
Add 1/2 cup mixed nuts, 1/2 cup dried fruit, and 1/4 cup sunflower seeds to the bowl. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- 6
Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and pour the granola mixture into the dish. Press down firmly to create an even layer.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, lift the granola out using the parchment paper and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- 9
Once cooled, cut into bars and store in an airtight container.
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