These homemade granola bars are packed with oats, honey and dried fruit, making them a delicious snack for lunchboxes, after-school treats or busy mornings. They're easy to make, require simple ingredients and can be customised with your family's favourite add-ins.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Makes: 12 bars
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- 125ml honey
- 100g butter
- 80g brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 170°C.
Line a 20cm x 30cm baking tin with baking paper.
Step 2
Place the oats, dried fruit, sunflower seeds and nuts into a large mixing bowl.
Mix well.
Step 3
Place the honey, butter, brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon into a saucepan.
Heat gently until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth.
Step 4
Pour the honey mixture over the oat mixture.
Stir until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking tin.
Press down firmly using the back of a spoon.
Step 6
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly golden.
Step 7
Allow to cool completely in the tin.
Lift out and cut into bars.
Variations
- Add chocolate chips once cooled.
- Replace dried fruit with chopped dates.
- Add shredded coconut for extra flavour.
- Use pumpkin seeds instead of sunflower seeds.
- Stir in a tablespoon of peanut butter with the honey mixture.
Tips
- Press the mixture firmly into the tin to help the bars hold together.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Wrap individually for easy lunchbox snacks.
Conclusion
Homemade granola bars are an affordable and delicious snack that's easy to prepare ahead of time. Packed with wholesome ingredients and endless customisation options, they're a recipe every family should have on hand.
