These Homemade Granola Bars are baked and made with all-natural sweeteners. Mix and match the ingredients to modify your dietary needs. The oats can be substituted for gluten-free oats and you can use any nut butter to make the sweet binding agent. These granola bars can be enjoyed in the morning or as a mid-day energizer, perfect for kids and the whole family!

Ingredients

Homemade Granola Bars

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 cup dates or dried figs, diced
• 3 Tbs nut butter

Optional fillings:

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp all-spice
• 1 Tbs raw pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds

Directions

1. Begin by preheating the oven to 350ºF
2. Spread out the oats onto a sheet pan and bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
3. Remove oats from the oven and place in a mixing bowl, optionally mix with cinnamon or all-spice.
4. In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, dates or figs, and nut butter. Mix together on medium heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
5. Transfer the sweetener mixture to a food processor or blender and blend together until thick and sticky.
6. Mix the sweetener mixture with the oats and fold in any desired add-ins. Oats should be well covered.
7. Then, pour the granola bar mix into an 8×8 inch pan and flatten out evenly with the back of a spoon.
8. Place the granola back in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden on top.
9. Allow the granola to cool completely before cutting into bars.
10. Store in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days.
11. Any excess granola crumbles can be saved to use as a topping for yogurt or as a trail snack.

Nutrition Information

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