My Best Friend's Best Granola Bars
Delightfully chewy, perfectly sweet, and loaded with wholesome ingredients, **My Best Friend’s Best Granola Bars** are your ultimate homemade snack solution. Bursting with the nutty crunch of almonds and sunflower seeds, the tart pop of dried cranberries, and the indulgence of dark chocolate chips, these bars strike the ideal balance between healthy and indulgent. Held together with a luscious mixture of honey, peanut butter (or almond butter), and a hint of coconut oil, every bite is packed with flavor and nutrition. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes in the oven, these easy, no-fuss granola bars are perfect for breakfast on the go, a post-workout treat, or a midday energy boost. Plus, they’re completely customizable to suit your favorite mix-ins, making them as versatile as they are delicious.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cups Almonds, roughly chopped
- 0.25 cups Sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cups Dark chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups Honey
- 0.25 cups Peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and dark chocolate chips. Toss together until evenly distributed.
Step 3
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
Step 4
Pour the warm wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to mix everything together until evenly coated.
Step 5
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use the back of the spoon or a flat measuring cup to press it down firmly and evenly into the pan.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
Step 7
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. This step is crucial, as the bars will hold together better if fully cooled.
Step 8
Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift the granola out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and cut into 12 even bars using a sharp knife.
Step 9
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (590.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2636.7 |
| Total Fat 132.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 44.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 885.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 325.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 40.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 178.3g | |
| Protein 65.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 353.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2198.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories