Salted Caramel Granola Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
A sweet and crunchy snack perfect for on-the-go, with the perfect balance of salty and caramel flavors.
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Ingredients
- 400 grolled oats
- 250 gpeanut butter
- 150 ghoney
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 120 gsalted caramel sauce
- 200 gchopped nuts
- 100 gseeds
- 150 gdried cranberries
- 50 gcoconut flakes
- 20 gflaxseeds
- 5 mLvanilla extract
- 100 gunsalted butter
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 8x8-inch baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the parchment paper for easy bar removal.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, honey, brown sugar, and salted caramel sauce. Mix until well combined.
Tip: Be patient and ensure everything is fully incorporated.
- 3
Add the chopped nuts, seeds, dried cranberries, coconut flakes, and flaxseeds to the bowl. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
Tip: Avoid overmixing the ingredients.
- 4
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Tip: This will enhance the flavor of the bars.
- 5
Add the unsalted butter and mix until the dough comes together.
Tip: The dough should be sticky, but not too wet.
- 6
Press the dough into the prepared baking tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: This will help the bars hold their shape.
- 7
Cut the bars into 8 equal pieces and wrap each piece in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Tip: This will keep the bars fresh and prevent them from getting stale.
- 8
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious homemade granola bars!
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