Homemade Chewy Granola Bars
These homemade granola bars are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while fueling your body with wholesome ingredients. Enjoy them as a mid-afternoon snack, satisfying dessert, or a pre-workout boost.
Equipment
- Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- 8x8 pan
- Food Processor or Blender Optional
Ingredients
2 ½ cup rolled oats
1/4 cup hemp seeds
2 tblsp Chia seeds
1/2 cup honey
1 cup Peanut Butter
¼ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup Pumpkin seeds
1 tblsp coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Blend 2 cups of oats in a blender or food processor until they're broken down into smaller pieces. Avoid grinding them too much, you dont want oat flour. For a slightly chewier texture you can skip this step.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, hemp and chia seeds, and salt. You can add in other chopped nuts or seeds here as well. Remember this is customizable!
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Now add your peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and melted coconut oil. Using a wooden spoon, mix together until well combined. The mixture will be sticky but somewhat stiff. If it looks too wet you can add more oats one tablespoon at a time.
- Prepare your pan: I use parchment paper to line my pan.
- Press into Pan: Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan until flat and uniform.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds on top and press down.
- Fridge to set: Cover and place into the fridge to become firm.
- Cut and Store: Slice the bars and then place into an airtight container in the fridge or into the freezer for longer storage.
Notes
Tips for the Perfect Granola Bars:
- Customize Your Mix-Ins: Add dried fruit, chocolate chips, or spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to your granola bars.
- Adjust the Sweetness: If you prefer a less sweet treat you can decrease the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Store Properly: Store your granola bars in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.