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Chewy oat granola bars cut into neat rectangles with visible nuts, seeds and mini chocolate chips.; title text reads Healthy Granola Bar Recipe
Good Fork Daily Editorial Kitchen

Healthy Granola Bar Recipe

5 from 5 votes
Chewy healthy granola bars that hold together, with a reliable warm binder and lunchbox storage tips.
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Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 34 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/3 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • 8-inch square pan
  • Parchment
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325°F and line an 8-inch pan with overhang.
  2. Bake oats, almonds and seeds on a sheet pan for 8 minutes.
  3. Warm peanut butter, honey and oil until fluid; add vanilla and salt.
  4. Coat warm oat mixture thoroughly and fold in chips after slight cooling.
  5. Press very firmly into the pan and bake 12 to 16 minutes.
  6. Cool completely, chill 30 minutes and cut with a sharp knife.

Notes

  • Read relevant ingredient labels and the manual for any appliance used.
  • Begin checking at the early end of the time range.
  • The FDA Nutrition Facts reference uses 28 grams as the Daily Value for dietary fiber on a 2,000-calorie diet; the recipe nutrition is an estimate, not laboratory analysis.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.