Homemade Granola Bars Recipe
Enjoy these delicious homemade granola bars, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast on the go. Customizable with your favorite add-ins!
Ingredients
Dairy and sweeteners
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Dry ingredients
- 4½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat or spelt flour ((or all-purpose or gluten free 1:1 flour))
- 1/4 cup flax seed meal ((optional, add 1/4 cup more flour if not using))
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Add-ins
- 1 cup total add-ins
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (plus 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, or hemp seeds)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (plus 1/2 cup chopped almonds)
- 1/2 cup raisins (plus 1/2 cup chopped peanuts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 13" x 9" pan with parchment or lightly grease.
- Mix melted butter, honey, and vanilla. Add oats, flour, flax meal (if using), and baking soda; stir until combined. Fold in add-ins.
- Press mixture evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then score into bars. Let cool completely before cutting and storing.
Notes
Store in airtight containers; freeze for longer storage.