Granola Breakfast Bars

Start your morning off right with these homemade Granola Breakfast Bars—a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and irresistible flavors! Packed with rolled oats, crunchy chopped almonds, tart dried cranberries, and nutrient-rich pumpkin seeds, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey and bound together with creamy peanut butter. A hint of vanilla and optional cinnamon add a cozy touch, while optional dark chocolate chips take indulgence to the next level. Quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection, these chewy and satisfying bars are ideal for on-the-go breakfasts, post-workout snacks, or a midday energy boost. Plus, they're easy to store and customizable to suit your taste buds. Whip up a batch in under an hour and enjoy a nutritious treat all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled oats
• 0.5 cup Almonds (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup Pumpkin seeds
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, letting the sides overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds. If you're including chocolate chips, set them aside to stir in later.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the honey, peanut butter, and coconut oil together. Stir occasionally until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and salt.

Step 5

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Stir thoroughly until the oats and nuts are fully coated and the mixture is evenly combined.

Step 6

If you're using chocolate chips, let the mixture cool slightly before stirring them in to prevent melting.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly into an even layer using the back of a spoon or a flat spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely in the baking dish. This helps the bars firm up.

Step 10

Once cooled, use the parchment paper to lift the granola out of the dish. Cut into 10 equal-sized bars using a sharp knife.

Step 11

Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	595.1 grams (595.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2657

Total Fat 133.00g	171%
Saturated Fat 46.10g	231%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 890mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 324.70g	118%
Dietary Fiber 40.00g	143%
Total Sugars 178.50g
Protein 69.70g	139%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 362mg	28%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 2195mg	47%

*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: 43.1%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 46.8%