Description
These Apple Cinnamon Granola Bars are a delicious and healthy snack option that is easy to make. Packed with oats, dried apples, nuts, and a hint of cinnamon, these no-bake bars are perfect for a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Granola Bars:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup chopped dried apples
- ½ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or almonds)
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed or wheat germ
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, dried apples, chopped nuts, flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt.
- Warm Wet Ingredients: In a saucepan over low heat, combine almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Press into Pan: Press the mixture into the prepared pan firmly.
- Chill and Slice: Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour, then slice into bars.
- Storage: Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Add mini chocolate chips or a yogurt glaze for a sweeter version.
- Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
