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Easy Chewy Granola Bars Recipe with Nuts and Dried Fruit Homemade

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These easy chewy granola bars with nuts and dried fruit are a wholesome, satisfying snack perfect for on-the-go, packed with crunchy nuts and chewy bursts of fruit.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup (120g) mixed nuts (chopped almonds, walnuts, and pecans)
  • 3/4 cup (100g) chopped dried fruit (cranberries, apricots, or raisins)
  • 1/3 cup (113g) honey
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Spread the oats and chopped nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and fragrant.
  3. Finely chop the dried fruit into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, honey, and brown sugar together, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the toasted oats and nuts, chopped dried fruit, and pour the warm wet mixture over them. Mix thoroughly until everything is coated and sticky.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press the granola firmly and evenly into the pan using a spatula or lightly oiled hands.
  7. Bake the bars for 15-18 minutes until the edges turn golden and the bars firm up.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour.
  9. Lift the granola out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 12 bars or preferred size.

Notes

Toast oats and nuts to enhance flavor and crunch. Use low heat when melting honey and butter to avoid burning. Press mixture firmly but not too hard to keep bars chewy. Cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling. Substitute maple syrup or agave for honey to make vegan. Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free version. Nuts can be swapped for seeds for nut-free option.

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