These granola bars are chewy, delicious, and perfect for a quick energy boost or snack on the go.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats old-fashioned oats work best
- 1 cup almonds roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or other nut butter
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and chopped almonds.
- In a saucepan over low heat, warm the honey and peanut butter until smooth and runny.
- Pour the warm honey mixture over the oat and almond mixture, stirring well to combine. Add chocolate chips, if using.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down firmly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let it cool completely before removing from the pan and cutting into bars.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg