How to Make Chewy, Nutty, Healthy Granola Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Granola bars are a popular snack option for those on the go. They are convenient, delicious, and can be packed with healthy ingredients. But not all granola bars are created equal. Many store-bought options are filled with processed sugars and unhealthy fats, making them more of a dessert than a nutritious snack. That's why making your own granola bars at home is a great alternative. Not only can you control the ingredients you use, but you can also cater to your taste preferences. And when i...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 ⅔ cups old-fashioned oats
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted peanuts
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Stir peanut butter and melted butter together in a bowl until smooth. Add brown sugar, honey, corn syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt; stir. Mix applesauce into peanut butter mixture.
  • Combine oats and flour in a bowl; toss to coat oats with flour. Stir peanuts and raisins into oat mixture. Pour peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture; stir to coat completely. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and continue baking until chocolate melts and edges begin to brown, about 5 minutes more. Spread melted chocolate chips with the back of a spoon or a rubber spatula to coat the top. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
  • Nutrition

    248 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 156mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 221mg