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Close-up of homemade healthy granola bars with oats, almonds, and chocolate chips, stacked on parchment paper.

Healthy Granola Bars

These easy, no-bake healthy granola bars are chewy, naturally sweetened, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 15 minutes!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 10 bars
Calories: 231kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 heaping cup pitted dates Deglet Noor or Medjool, sticky and moist
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar or honey
  • 1/4 cup creamy salted peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1 cup roasted unsalted almonds loosely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats use gluten-free if needed

Optional Mix-Ins

  • chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, banana chips, vanilla optional additions

Instructions

  • Process the dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a dough-like consistency.
  • Optional: Toast oats and almonds in a 350°F (176°C) oven for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden. Skip if you prefer raw.
  • Place oats, almonds, and processed dates in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, warm maple syrup and peanut butter until smooth. Pour over oat mixture and mix well.
  • Transfer mixture to an 8x8-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Press down firmly until evenly flattened.
  • Cover and chill in the fridge or freezer for at least 15-20 minutes until firm.
  • Once firm, lift from the pan and cut into 10 even bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.9g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 9.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 20.7g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Calcium: 61.72mg | Iron: 1.25mg

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 8x8-inch Pan

Notes

If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain before processing to help them blend better.
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