These Nutty Trail Mix Granola Bars are a delicious and healthy snack option, perfect for on-the-go energy. Packed with nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, this recipe is easy to make and customizable to suit your taste.
This Trail Mix Granola Bars recipe is great for meal prep and can be stored for weeks, making it an ideal choice for snacks or lunchboxes.
Homemade Trail Mix Granola Bars
These granola bars combine oats, honey, and a variety of nuts and dried fruits for a chewy, satisfying snack. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and yields 12 bars, making it a perfect option for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc.) chopped
- 1/2 cup seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.)
- 1 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, apricots, etc.) chopped
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, etc.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, dried fruits, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey and nut butter until melted and combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Press into Pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly with a spatula or your hands to create an even layer.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
- Cut into Bars: Once cooled, lift the granola out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 bars
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
