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Homemade Granola Bars Recipe

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These Homemade Granola Bars are a delicious and wholesome snack made with mixed nuts, oats, and a touch of honey, baked to perfection and topped with rich dark chocolate. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy treat, they combine natural sweetness with crunchy texture and satisfying chocolate drizzle.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups mixed nuts
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Topping

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mixed nuts, rolled oats, honey, and salt until all ingredients are well coated and uniformly combined.
  3. Press Mixture: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly to ensure the bars will hold together when sliced.
  4. Bake: Bake the mixture for approximately 15 minutes, until the edges begin to crisp and the nuts turn a light golden color, indicating they are toasted and fragrant.
  5. Cool Bars: Remove from the oven and allow the mixture to cool completely in the dish, which is essential for clean slicing and structural integrity of the bars.
  6. Melt Chocolate: While the bars cool, melt the dark chocolate chips with the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each until smooth and fully combined.
  7. Slice and Dip: Once cooled, cut the bars into 9 to 12 pieces. Dip the bottom of each bar into the melted chocolate and then drizzle additional chocolate over the top using a spoon or piping bag for decoration.
  8. Set Chocolate: Place the chocolate-coated bars in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to firm up and set completely.
  9. Serve: When the chocolate is firm, the granola bars are ready to be served. Enjoy as a nutritious snack or on-the-go treat.

Notes

  • Pressing the mixture firmly before baking helps the bars hold together.
  • Cooling the bars fully before slicing improves texture and prevents crumbling.
  • Using parchment paper in the baking dish eases removal of the bars.
  • Choose your favorite nuts for variety or dietary preferences.
  • Storage: Keep bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Keywords: Homemade granola bars, healthy snack, nut bars, oat bars, chocolate covered granola

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