Healthy 3-Ingredient Granola Bars {6 Ways} – by Gastro Guru

This wholesome granola bars recipe makes for chewy, candy, and satisfying bars, excellent on your snacking wants. Made with 3 key elements and infinite methods to customise, you’ll NEVER get store-bought bars once more!

It’s no secret we’re large snackers in my home, which is why I at all times maintain us stocked on protein balls, no bake oatmeal bars, and granola bars. 

After all, one of many perks of creating snacks at house is that it’s means simpler to make them with good-quality, healthful elements. These wholesome selfmade granola bars are made with 3 nourishing base elements, which you will have already got readily available!

Recipe highlights

• Approach cheaper than storebought. My largest pet peeve is spending a fortune on snacks that take seconds to eat! These bars are made with inexpensive, shelf-stable elements, so every bar prices simply pennies to make.
• Customizable. I provide you with a base recipe plus numerous methods to customise the bars, so that you by no means must make them the identical means twice. I’ve included six epic flavors I am keen on!
• Good any time of day. Like protein granola bars or cereal bars, these bars are made with healthful elements, so you possibly can have them for breakfast, as a snack, a post-workout deal with, and even dessert. 
• Tremendous wholesome. These bars are loaded with fiber, wholesome fat, and protein. Plus, they’re naturally vegan and may simply be made gluten-free.

Components wanted

As I discussed, the ingredient listing for these chewy granola bars is easy. Right here’s what you’ll want:

• Maple syrup. My pure sweetener of alternative on the subject of no-bake treats. It’s also possible to use agave, brown rice syrup, or honey. For those who use honey, plan on including further oats, as honey is twice as thick as maple syrup.
• Almond butter. I at all times favor almond butter for its dietary density and the way it compliments maple syrup, however you should utilize any nut butter you select. 
• Rolled oats. Also called “old style oats.” I strongly advocate these over immediate oats, as they’ve a extra mealy texture and don’t maintain their form effectively. Use gluten-free oats to make gluten-free granola bars if wanted. 
• Combine-ins. I used chocolate chips, however you should utilize chopped nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or actually something you need. Simply be certain they equal to not more than ¼ cup complete.

make wholesome granola bars

I’ve included step-by-step images beneath to make this recipe straightforward to observe at dwelling. For the total printable recipe directions and ingredient portions, scroll to the recipe card on the backside of this put up.

Step 1- Prep. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan or a granola bar pan with parchment paper and put aside. 

Step 2- Mix elements. In a big mixing bowl, mix the maple syrup and almond butter. Add oats and stir till a thick batter stays.

Step 3- Add mix-ins. Fold in your mix-ins of alternative. 

Step 4- Form the bars. Pour the granola bar combination into the ready pan and press firmly into the pan. Refrigerate the bars for at the least an hour, then slice. 

Recipe suggestions 

• Add protein. Once I need extra filling bars, I’ll add 1-2 scoops of vanilla protein powder or mak selfmade protein bars. For those who add protein powder, you might want so as to add a number of further tablespoons of maple syrup to make the bar batter. 
• Make them nut-free. If I’m making these bars for somebody with a nut allergy, I’ll use sunflower seed butter or tahini as an alternative (or make nut-free granola bars).
• Soften the almond butter. If the almond butter isn’t drippy sufficient, microwave it with the maple syrup for 10-15 seconds to make mixing simpler. 
• Modify the consistency. Generally, after I’ve made this recipe, the bars simply don’t develop the consistency I’m searching for. In the event that they’re too sticky, strive including a tablespoon of oat flour or almond flour. In the event that they’re too dry, add a number of tablespoons of heat water or dairy-free milk. 

Taste variations

As talked about earlier, I’ve obtained 6 epic flavors so that you can strive!

• Monster cookie granola bars. Fold via sweet buttons, like M&Ms or Skittles.
• Chocolate peanut butter granola bars. Use creamy peanut butter and fold in mini chocolate chips, or soften and drizzle them on prime. 
• Oatmeal raisin granola bars. Add a touch of cinnamon and fold in raisins. 
• Superfood granola bars. Fold in chia seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and darkish chocolate chunks. 
• Apple pecan granola bars. Fold in dried apple chips and chopped pecans. 
• Darkish chocolate coconut granola bars. Cut back the almond butter by 2 tablespoons rather than melted coconut oil and fold in darkish chocolate chunks and shredded coconut. 

retailer leftovers

To retailer: For those who favor your bars softer, retailer them in an hermetic container at room temperature for as much as one week. For those who favor chewier bars, maintain them within the fridge for as much as two weeks. 

To freeze: Wrap leftover bars in plastic wrap and retailer them in a freezer-safe container to freeze for as much as 3 months. Let the bars thaw in a single day within the fridge.

Extra wholesome snack recipes to strive

• Roasted chickpeas– Made in minutes, these chickpeas are tremendous crunchy, oil-free, and include 7 completely different taste mixtures. 
• Snickers protein bar– Everybody’s favourite sweet bar, made wholesome AND with 15 grams of protein!
• No bake brownie bites– Chewy, chocolatey bars that style similar to brownie batter.
• Air fryer popcorn– One in every of my lowkey favourite air fryer recipes.