Homemade Granola Bars

Granola bars were invented in the late 19th century as a health food for breakfast and were originally called ‘granula’ bars.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Homemade Granola Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Breakfast, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Rolled oats
• ¹⁄₂ cup Almonds
• ¹⁄₄ cup Pumpkin seeds
• ¹⁄₄ cup Dried cranberries
• ¹⁄₄ cup Honey
• ¹⁄₄ cup Peanut butter
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries.
3. In a small saucepan, heat the honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt over low heat. Stir until well combined.
4. Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the dish.
8. Once cooled, lift the granola bar block out of the dish using the parchment paper and cut into bars.
9. Allow the bars to rest for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 8g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.