I love having a batch of Granola Bars ready for peckish children after school, or when snacks are needed for packed lunches, or just to enjoy with a cuppa during a break myself! Not only are they really easy to make and delicious, they’re also WAY better than processed, expensive pre-packaged snacks. The texture is just right and there’s a lovely hint of cinnamon that elevates the whole flavour. You can also whip these up in about half an hour with very little faff or fanfare. Just solid, simple, healthy treats for everyone!
Why you’ll love this Homemade Granola Bars recipe
⭐️ Crunchy, chewy homemade deliciousness ⭐️ Ideal for lunch boxes and snacks ⭐️ Packed with filling nutrients These soon became a regular in the house, especially when they started school and I needed a healthy, homemade alternative to sweet and shop-bought snacks when they were ravenous at 3.30pm. Along the way I discovered a few tips and tricks to make sure this recipe is just right, so follow my foolproof Granola Bar recipe below for chewy, crunchy, healthy deliciousness.
Granola Bar Ingredients
Butter – Use unsalted for this if you can Porridge oats – See notes below for more on oats. Basically I use a combination of types but you don’t have to Mixed seeds – Use whichever combination you like or have in Honey – Use whichever kind you like for this Light brown sugar – This gives a nice light caramely flavour Dried fruit – This can be the combination of your choice. You can also chop this to your desired chunk-size Ground cinnamon – I think this really adds a little something comforting and delicious. You can leave it out if you prefer but it’s a worthy addition
You can freeze these for another day if you like. Thaw thoroughly before eating. If you only have one type, that should be fine too, but I like the texture that the combination of the two makes – which is crunchy and chewy! Rolled oats are more likely to be used in porridge. They absorb moisture well and carry flavours. Jumbo oats tend to be bigger and crunchier, keep their shape more, and are more likely to be used for biscuits and cereal bars. ⭐️ Chop the fruit and nuts up to the size you like in a mouthful. If you like full raisins and chunky nuts, keep them large, but if you like a bit of everything mixed together in small amounts, chop them more finely.
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