Fruit Filled Granola Bars

Indulge in the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch with these homemade Fruit Filled Granola Bars! Packed with wholesome rolled oats, crunchy almonds, and a vibrant medley of dried cranberries and apricots, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey and just a hint of brown sugar. The rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter (or almond butter) ties everything together, while a touch of vanilla and optional cinnamon elevate the taste to new heights. Baked to golden perfection in just 20 minutes, these chewy, nutrient-packed bars make an ideal on-the-go breakfast, midday snack, or lunchbox treat. With easy preparation and customizable ingredients, these granola bars are the ultimate make-ahead snack to fuel your busy days!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 cup almonds (chopped)
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup dried apricots (chopped)
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.25 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 0.25 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped almonds, dried cranberries, and dried apricots. Stir until evenly mixed. If using cinnamon, stir it in now.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, peanut butter, brown sugar, and unsalted butter. Heat and stir until the mixture is smooth and starts to bubble lightly, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.

Step 5

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press the mixture down firmly and evenly. This helps the granola bars hold together after baking.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the pan to a refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to set.

Step 9

Once chilled, lift the granola block out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place it on a cutting board and slice into 12 bars using a sharp knife.

Step 10

Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	655.9 grams (655.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2578

Total Fat 93.20g	119%
Saturated Fat 23.60g	118%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 912mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 407.10g	148%
Dietary Fiber 40.80g	146%
Total Sugars 263.60g
Protein 58.50g	117%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 399mg	31%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 2557mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 60.3%