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Nutty Granola Bars with Honey for Healthy Snacking

Toasted oats, mixed nuts, and peanut butter press into bars sweetened with honey and dried cranberries.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats toasted
  • 1 cup mixed nuts almonds, walnuts, cashews, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/3 cup honey natural sweetener
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine toasted oats, mixed nuts, dried cranberries, and salt.
  3. In a saucepan over low heat, warm peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the warm mixture over the oats and nuts. Mix well until fully coated.
  5. Press the mixture firmly into the lined baking pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top if using, pressing lightly to stick.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container.