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Homemade Granola Bars

Enjoy these delicious and customizable homemade granola bars, perfect for a quick snack or on-the-go energy boost.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 2500 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dairy and Nut Butters

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1.5 cups peanut butter (or almond butter)

Sweeteners

  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp vanilla
  • 1.5 tbsp corn syrup (or honey)

Dry Ingredients

  • 6 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup coconut, toasted
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
  • 1 cup sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 cup organic raisins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup coconut oil (for vegan option)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a deep-sided cookie tray with parchment paper.
  • Toast coconut, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds in a skillet until golden; cool.
  • Cream butter (or coconut oil), peanut butter, vanilla, and brown sugar; add corn syrup/honey and dry ingredients; mix in toasted seeds.
  • Press mixture into prepared tray, then bake for 20 minutes until golden.
  • Cool slightly, score into bars, then cool completely before storing or freezing.

Notes

For a vegan version, use coconut oil instead of butter and ensure chocolate chips are dairy-free.
Keyword bars, Granola