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Granola Bars
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
These granola bars are my go to when I need a quick, wholesome snack that doesn't break the bank. With just rolled oats, honey, peanut butter, and coconut, they come together in under 15 minutes of prep time and taste absolutely delicious. The oats are packed with fiber that keeps you satisfied between meals, and honestly, the whole recipe costs just a few dollars to make a big batch. They're perfect for busy mornings or tossing in lunch boxes, and best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients in your kitchen right now.
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Ingredients
- cooking spraycooking spray
- 22 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup shredded coconut½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup honey½ cup honey
- 22 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 11 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- 2
Spread oats and coconut evenly across a baking sheet.
- 3
Toast oats and coconut in the preheated oven until browned, about 10 minutes; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- 4
Mix honey, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until smooth. Pour honey mixture over oats and coconut. Stir to coat. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until beginning to dry, about 15 minutes for crunchy granola bars, less if you like them chewy. Cool completely before cutting.
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