Healthy Granola Bars
A nutritious and customizable snack option made from wholesome ingredients, perfect for breakfast or a midday treat.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 3 cups quick oats
- 3 cups puffed rice cereal
- 3/4 cup liquid natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar)
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Optional add-ins chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, seeds
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper or a reusable baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine quick oats and puffed rice cereal. Add any optional ingredients like chocolate chips or dried fruits.
- In a saucepan, heat coconut oil and sweetener over medium-low heat. Stir until combined and simmer for about 1 minute.
- Add peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt to the warm mixture. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and fold until everything is coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish. Freeze for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Once set, lift the mixture out using the parchment paper and cut into bars.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage, up to 3 months.