Description
Thick and Chewy Homemade Granola Bars are perfect snack for absolutely everyone, both kids and adults! These are the homemade version of the granola bars you grew up eating. Packed with oats, crispy rice cereal, nuts and seeds, and just enough chocolate chips to keep things fun. These bars are no-bake and great to meal prep for quick breakfasts or afternoon snacks. Super easy to customize with whatever mix-ins you love and have on hand.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3-1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper
- Add the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract and salt to a large mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
- Next, add the oats, crispy rice cereal, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, and chocolate chips Stir until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the granola bar mixture to the lined baking dish. To make it easier, lay another sheet of parchment paper on top of the mixture and use your finger to firmly press it into the baking dish in an even layer.
- Place the bars into the fridge for 1-2 hours to fully set.
- Once the bars have set, use a sharp knife to slice the bars. Slice them down the middle and then cut each side into 6 bars for a total of 12 bars.
Notes
Substitute the peanut butter for creamy almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
Add chopped raisins, cranberries, dried cherries, or coconut flakes.
Drizzle melted chocolate over the bars before freezing for an extra decadent finish.
How to Store
Once set, store leftover homemade granola bars in an airtight container, placing a sheet of parchment paper between each layer to prevent sticking. They will stay fresh at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
You can also freeze the bars for up to 3 months. To eat, thaw them in the fridge overnight, or set them at room temperature to soften.
