Chewy Granola Bar Recipe
Make soft and chewy granola bars with this easy no-bake recipe! Packed with oats, dried fruits, and nuts, these customizable snack bars are perfect for any time of day. Includes tips for storage and freezing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp real vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey + 2 tablespoons
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats not quick oats
- 1 cup dried fruits
- 1 1/2 cups nuts
Instructions
- Line a 9x9-inch or 11x7-inch baking dish with parchment paper.These size pans will yield a thicker granola bar. If you prefer a thinner bar use a 9 x13. Let a bit of parchment hang over the edges so it’s easy to lift the bars out later.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, nutmeg, cinnamon, and honey. Warm everything over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it just starts to simmer. simmer 1-2 minutes—a gentle simmer is perfect.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a big bowl, pour the syrup over your old fashion oats and dried fruits/nuts. Mix until everything is coated.
- Scoop the mixture into your prepared dish and press it down firmly. A spatula works well, or even your hands if you don’t mind getting a little sticky.Place dish into the fridge and let it chill for at least 2 hours.
- Once the mixture is firm, lift it out of the dish using the parchment paper and cut it into bars. You’ll end up with about 12 to 16 bars, depending on how you slice them.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 28mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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