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Homemade Granola Bars

Chewy, no-bake granola bars held together with honey and peanut butter. Customizable with your favorite mix-ins.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins optional
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the oats, flaxseed, chocolate chips, cranberries, and salt.
  4. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press down firmly and evenly using a rubber spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup. Really pack it in — this is what keeps the bars from crumbling.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm. Use the parchment overhang to lift out of the pan, then cut into 12 bars.

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. Wrap individually in parchment for grab-and-go convenience.