Salted Caramel Granola Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These salted caramel granola bars are my go to when I need something wholesome but indulgent. They come together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for busy weeknights or weekend prep. The combination of rolled oats, nuts, and seeds gives you sustained energy and fiber to keep you satisfied, while the salted caramel drizzle makes every bite feel like a treat. Best of all, they're surprisingly affordable to make at home compared to store bought versions, and you probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already.
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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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