High Protein Granola Bar recipe | Homemade Energy bar recipe

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and often cheaper.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: coconut flakes

Coconut flakes add sweetness without extra sugar.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Cocoa powder is less expensive and still provides chocolate flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F if baking.

Mix oats, nuts, and salt in a large bowl.

In a small saucepan, heat honey and peanut butter over low heat until melted.

Add vanilla extract to the melted mixture and stir well.

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Fold in dried fruit and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Press the mixture firmly into a lined baking dish.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown, if desired.

Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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