Vanilla Granola Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Soft, chewy granola bars with a hint of vanilla, perfect for snacking on the go.
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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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