Healthy Whole Grain Granola Bars

Fuel your day with these Healthy Whole Grain Granola Bars, a deliciously nutritious snack loaded with superfood ingredients and natural sweetness. Crafted with wholesome rolled oats, protein-packed quinoa, and crunchy almonds and pumpkin seeds, these chewy granola bars are as satisfying as they are nourishing. A touch of honey, creamy peanut butter, and warm cinnamon bring the perfect balance of flavor, while dried cranberries and optional dark chocolate chips add a pop of sweetness. Quick and easy to make in just 30 minutes, these homemade granola bars are ideal for on-the-go breakfasts, midday energy boosts, or post-workout recovery. Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, they're a must-have for a healthier lifestyle. Store them for up to two weeks and enjoy a wholesome snack whenever you need it!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 cup quinoa (uncooked)
• 0.5 cup almonds (chopped)
• 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.5 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
• 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal after baking.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, quinoa, chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey and peanut butter together until smooth and well-blended. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

Pour the warm honey-peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir until everything is well coated and sticky.

Step 5

Fold in the dried cranberries and optional dark chocolate chips. Make sure they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This will take about 1 hour.

Step 9

Once cooled, lift the granola slab out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 12 even bars using a sharp knife.

Step 10

Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	785.1 grams (785.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3403

Total Fat 164.20g	211%
Saturated Fat 31.10g	156%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 624mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 416.30g	151%
Dietary Fiber 58.80g	210%
Total Sugars 192.70g
Protein 111.00g	222%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 606mg	47%
Iron 30mg	167%
Potassium 3430mg	73%

*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: 41.2%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 46.4%