How to Make Granola Bars @ Home

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat and offers a different flavor.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants and less sugar.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

rolled oats

🥗Healthier: gluten-free oats

💰Cheaper: quick oats

Quick oats are often less expensive and still work well.

Preheat the oven to 250°F.

Measure out 2 cups of old-fashioned oats and spread them on parchment paper.

Toast the oats in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of organic raw honey and a pinch of salt.

Add 1 cup of coconut oil to the honey mixture and stir until combined.

Pour the honey and coconut oil mixture into a saucepan and melt on the stove.

Once the oats are toasted, add them to a mixing bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of almonds and 1/2 cup of unsalted peanuts to the oats.

Add 1/4 cup of dried cranberries and 1/4 cup of raisins to the mixture.

Stir all the dry ingredients together until well combined.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence to the melted coconut oil and honey mixture.

Pour the melted mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well.

Prepare a baking pan with two layers of parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and press down firmly to avoid crumbling.

Bake in the oven at 250°F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely before cutting into bars.

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