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Bet you’ve never toasted oats like this. Granola Bars that actually taste homemade, because they are.
Crunchy, Chewy Granola Bars
Your new favorite snack is right here, loaded with good stuff like oats, almonds, cranberries, and a sweet, nutty glaze that holds it all together. No weird ingredients, no complicated steps. Just homemade bars that hit the spot every single time.
Chewy Granola Bars
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: 60 pieces (single batch) 1x
- Category: Cake, Cupcakes, Cookies and Tarts
- Method: Easy
Description
Shockingly good. These granola bars disappeared before they even cooled, no joke.
Ingredients
- 2 cups steel-cut oats
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- Mini chocolate chips (optional but delicious)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F/ 180°C.
- Line a baking tray with foil.
- Mix the oats, seeds, cranberries, and almonds in a bowl.
- Spread it all on a cookie sheet and toast it in the oven for about 8 minutes.
- This gives everything a nice crunch and brings out the flavor.
- Pour the mix back into the bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine salt, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and brown sugar.
- Heat it over medium heat, stirring until it gently bubbles and everything is smooth.
- Pour the warm mixture over the toasted oats.
- Stir well until it’s all coated.
- Add chocolate chips now if you’re using them; they’ll melt a little for that gooey bite.
- Press everything into the lined tray.
- Use a spatula to really pack it down so it holds together.
- Bake for about 20 minutes.
- Let it cool for around 5 minutes, then use a biscuit cutter or knife to slice into bars or fingers—way easier while still a bit warm.
Why I’d Totally Make These (again and again):
They’re sweet, nutty, crunchy, and just soft enough in the middle. They feel like a treat, but are full of real ingredients I actually recognize. Plus, they store great and make the perfect grab-and-go snack. Honestly? These are better than anything I’ve picked up at the store.
Notes
Created, Prepared, Tried, and Tested by Esme and Corlea from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Granola bars have been around since the 1960s, when people started looking for easy, healthy snacks they could take on hikes or eat on the go. What started as a crunchy treat for outdoorsy folks quickly became a lunchbox favorite, and for good reason.
They’re packed with oats, nuts, and fruit, which means they give you energy, keep you full, and taste awesome all at once. People love them because they’re super versatile, you can mix in whatever you like, and they’re way better homemade than store-bought.
This recipe brings all that love and goodness into one chewy-crunchy bite. Ready to see what the granola bar fuss is all about? Let’s make a batch that’ll disappear faster than you think!
Why you will enjoy and love these Granola Bars
These granola bars are chewy, crunchy, and packed with real ingredients like oats, nuts, and cranberries. They’re easy to make, hold together perfectly, and taste better than anything store-bought. Ideal for quick snacks, school lunches, or post-workout bites—once you try them, you’ll want a batch on hand all the time.
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