Mostly Clean Eating Granola Bars

Elevate your snack game with these wholesome, homemade "Mostly Clean Eating Granola Bars." Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like old-fashioned rolled oats, raw almonds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and ground flaxseed, these bars are a delicious balance of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Lightly sweetened with your choice of honey or maple syrup and bound together with creamy natural almond butter, they’re the perfect guilt-free treat for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Customize your flavor by mixing in dried cranberries, raisins, or optional dark chocolate chips for a hint of indulgence. Ready in just 25 minutes, these bars are oven-baked to perfection for a lightly golden, chewy texture—and they store beautifully for up to two weeks. Clean eating has never been so satisfying or simple!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup raw almonds, chopped
• 0.5 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
• 0.3 cup natural almond butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries or raisins
• 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, add the honey or maple syrup and almond butter. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Fold in the dried cranberries (or raisins) and the optional dark chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan, making sure it is packed tightly and evenly spread. Use the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed glass to press down firmly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake, as the bars will firm up as they cool.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the granola bars to cool completely in the pan, about 1-2 hours.

Step 9

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the granola slab out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut into 12 bars.

Step 10

Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(725.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3231.5

Total Fat 174.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 601.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 377.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.6g	0%
Total Sugars 197.4g
Protein 85.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 863.4mg	0%
Iron 24.0mg	0%
Potassium 3009.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.9%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 44.1%