Homemade Granola Bars
Easy and customizable homemade granola bars made with simple ingredients, perfect for a quick snack or lunchbox treat.
1h 25m20Servings
Nutrition
144kcal
4gProtein
21gCarbs
7gFat
High Fiber
Ingredients
Rolled Oats
3 cups
Shredded Coconut
1 cup
Honey
½ cup
Peanut Butter
½ cup
Vanilla Extract
1 tsp
Salt
¼ tsp
Chocolate Chips
Optional
½ cup
Instructions
1Toast Oats and Coconut
15m
15mPreheat Oven
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Combine Dry Ingredients
Spread rolled oats and shredded coconut evenly on a baking sheet.
Toast Dry Ingredients
Toast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Stir halfway through.
Cool Slightly
Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
2Prepare Wet Ingredients
5m
5mCombine Wet Ingredients
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and peanut butter. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Add Vanilla and Salt
Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Heat Gently
Heat gently for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is warm and pourable. Do not boil.
3Combine and Press
5m
5mMix Wet and Dry
Pour the warm honey-peanut butter mixture over the toasted oats and coconut. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
Add Mix-ins
If using, stir in chocolate chips or other desired mix-ins.
Press into Pan
Transfer the mixture to a 9x9 inch baking pan that has been lightly greased or lined with parchment paper. Press down firmly and evenly using a spatula or the bottom of a glass.
4Chill and Cut
1h
1hChill
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Cut into Bars
Remove from the pan and cut into desired bar shapes.
Tips
For chewier bars, bake for 8-10 minutes. For crispier bars, bake for 12-15 minutes.
If you don't like coconut, you can omit it or replace it with chopped nuts.
Store granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the refrigerator for longer storage.