How to make your own homemade granola bars, with step by step instructions! This easy, economical recipe uses common pantry ingredients.
Making a pan of homemade granola bars is a simple task! It’s even a great way to get your child involved in baking. It is as simple as mixing the ingredients together, pressing the dough into the pan, and baking for a short time. While this recipe is easy, it is also a great way to ensure that your homemade granola bars only contain quality ingredients. Not to mention it is much more economical than the store bought, prepackaged ones. If you don’t think the granola bars will be eaten before they get stale, it is important to note that these bars freeze well! I like to wrap them individually, then place them into a zippered bag in the freezer to keep them fresh. Are you ready to make and eat your homemade granola bars?! Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup flour (I generally use all-purpose; I have used whole wheat and rice flour successfully too.)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter, soft
- 1/4 cup nut butter of choice
- 2 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup of add-ins of choice (chocolate chips, dry fruit, nuts, etc)
Homemade Granola Bars Recipe:
1: In a large mixing bowl, add butter, nut butter, honey, and vanilla. Mix well.
2: Next, add the baking soda and flour. Mix well.
3: Stir in the rolled oats until well combined.
4: Choose add-ins and combine into the oat mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
5: Butter a 9X13 glass baking dish.
6: Pour granola mixture into buttered dish and press down firmly.
7: Bake at 325 degrees just until the edges begin to brown. Approximately 20 minutes.
8: Remove from oven and allow to cool on a baking rack.
9: Once completely cool, cut into granola bar size bars. (Do not cut until completely cool.)
10: Store covered for 5 days on counter or in refrigerator. Store in freezer for longer amounts.
