Caramel Granola Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These caramel granola bars are my go to when I need a homemade treat that doesn't require a lot of fussing around. With just 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes in the oven, you'll have a batch of chewy, nutty bars ready to enjoy before dinner time. The rolled oats are packed with fiber to keep you satisfied, and honestly, making these from scratch costs so much less than buying granola bars at the store. They're the perfect balance of indulgent caramel flavor with wholesome ingredients, making them great for lunchboxes, afternoon snacks, or whenever a craving hits.
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Ingredients
- 120all-purpose flour
- 250rolled oats
- 150brown sugar
- 100granulated sugar
- 120caramel sauce
- 60melted butter
- 6salt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 2eggs
- 120chopped nuts
- 30cocoa powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line an 18x28cm baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: line the baking tray with a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs.
- 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- 5
Stir in the chopped nuts and cocoa powder.
- 6
Press the mixture into the prepared baking tray.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- 9
Once cool, drizzle with caramel sauce and cut into bars.
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