Vanilla Granola Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These vanilla granola bars are my go to when I need a quick homemade snack that actually tastes good. They come together in just 45 minutes total, which means you can have a batch ready before dinner is even on the table. I love using rolled oats because they're packed with fiber to keep you satisfied, plus they're incredibly affordable and probably already in your pantry. The best part is how simple this recipe is: just mix everything together, press into a pan, and bake. No fancy equipment or tricky techniques needed, just honest ingredients that create something really satisfying and perfect for your lunchbox or afternoon hunger pangs.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 250 grolled oats
- 100 gpinned almonds
- 50 gsunflower seeds
- 150 ghoney
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 2 gsalt
- 50 gcoconut oil
- 100 gchocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 18x25 cm baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, and salt.
Tip: Mix well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- 3
In a separate saucepan, melt coconut oil and honey over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Don't burn the honey!
- 4
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in brown sugar, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips.
Tip: Melt the chocolate chips for a gooey texture.
- 5
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Use a spatula to mix until well combined.
- 6
Press the dough into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
Tip: Make sure the edges are even for a neat finish.
- 7
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the granola bars.
Tip: Let it cool and harden before cutting.
- 8
Cut into 8 bars and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tip: Freeze for longer storage.
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