Ingredients
2 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
1/2 cup creamy almond butter or peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the oats and almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until fragrant. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together the honey, almond butter, salt, and vanilla until smooth and liquid.
Step 3: Pour the honey mixture over the toasted oats and almonds. Stir well until all dry ingredients are thoroughly coated.
Step 4: Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes, then fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Step 5: Line an 8x8 inch square pan with parchment paper. Transfer the granola bar mixture to the pan.
Step 6: Press the mixture down very firmly using a flat spatula or the bottom of a glass. This ensures the bars don't crumble.
Step 7: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely firm. Lift the parchment paper out of the pan and slice into 12 rectangular bars.
Notes
Ensure you press the bars very firmly into the pan to prevent them from falling apart when sliced. Store in the refrigerator for the best texture.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT5M
- Category: Drinks, Snacks & Holiday Treats
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg