Homemade Granola Bars

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These Homemade Granola Bars aren't as hard to make as they look. And they are amaaaaaazing! So much better than the store bought versions.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Homemade Granola Bars

Servings:

Calories: 218kcal

Author: Mique Provost

2 c old fashioned oats
1 c raw nuts (½ c pecans & ½ c unsalted cashews)
½ c raw seeds (unsalted/unroasted sunflower seeds)
1 c shredded coconut
½ c ground flaxseed (½ c wheat germ)
⅓ c natural peanut butter (almond butter/a tiny bit of Jif when I ran out of almond ;D)
⅔ c honey
3 tbsp unsalted butter (more like 4 tbsp since I had half a stick in the fridge)
2 tsp Vanilla extract
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of coarse salt
1 c dark chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Line 13x9 baking pan with foil or parchment paper (for easy removal), and butter all sides.
Toast oats, nuts & seeds, and coconut on a cookie sheet in the oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring peanut butter, honey, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to a simmer to a small saucepan. Reduce heat to low.
Transfer toasted mixture to a large mixing bowl, and add the flaxseed (**wheat germ**).
Carefully pour the wet mixture into the bowl, and stir until fully combined; incorporate the chocolate chips.
Transfer mixture to the prepared pan, and use the back of a spoon to pack it in really well.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Cool in the pan for a few hours, then cut into bars and enjoy!

** I skipped step 3 and instead put all the dry ingredients (minus the oats) in the food processor to get a finer mix. **