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Homemade Granola Bars

Last week’s grocery list left us without granola bars in the house, actually, somehow, we don’t have much of any snacks. All most a state of emergency in our house, but since we all enjoy baking here that is what we did, bake. These were easy to make, and taste so much better than store bought. I don’t eat store bought, I have been enjoying these.

Homemade Granola Bars

Homemade Granola Bars

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How to make Homemade Granola Bars

Start by mixing together the honey, butter and peanut butter completely.

Homemade Granola Bars

Then mix in the rest, minus the add ins. Once you have everything mixed well, you can add in up to two cups of add ins.

Homemade Granola Bars

Line a 9X13 pan with parchment paper and press the mixture into the pan. Wetting your hands with water to press into the pan without it sticking to your hands.

In a preheated oven at 325, bake for 15-25 minutes until golden around the edges. It will continue to firm up as it cools.

Homemade Granola Bars

Once it cools completely cut into granola bar sized strips/bars. I love my crinkle cutter for this, it cuts easily, and the kids like to the see the pattern (not on these granola bars though).

These are filling. One bar and your child should stop whining for food. They are super easy to make, the hardest part is getting everything mixed together. I used a mixer, and definitely recommend using at least a hand mixer.

Homemade Granola Bars

Homemade Granola Bars

Yield: 28
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups oats
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • Up to 2 cups of add ins

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325.
  2. Line a 9X13 baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
  3. Mix together the butter, honey, and peanut butter until completely mixed together.
  4. Add in remaining ingredients, minus the add ins until completely mixed.
  5. Add in up to 2 cups of add ins. (Chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, etc.)
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

Granola Add ins

There are many different options for granola bar add ins that there is no way I can list them all here. But I’ll try listing some of our favorite add ins:

  • chocolate chips
  • peanuts
  • almonds
  • coconut
  • cranberries
  • raisins

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