Granola Bars Recipe: Wholesome and Rustic
Wholesome chewy granola bars with oats and nuts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almonds chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon optional
- Optional: Chocolate drizzle sea salt
- Suggested Pairings: Fruit coffee
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 pan with parchment; grease lightly.
- Toast oats, almonds, and seeds at 350°F for 8-10 minutes; cool.
- Mix with cranberries, cinnamon.
- Heat peanut butter, honey, and salt; stir in vanilla.
- Combine with dry mix; press into pan.
- Chill 1 hour; cut into 12 bars.
- Serve on a wooden board with chocolate, fruit, and coffee.
Notes
- Press firmly to avoid crumbling.
- Store at room temperature for up to 1 week, freeze for 3 months.
- Try a vegan variation.
- Pair with yogurt.