Description
These Chewy Apple Cinnamon Granola Bars offer a perfect balance of sweet dried apples, aromatic cinnamon, and hearty grains. Designed to be a satisfying, non-crumbly snack, this recipe replaces store-bought versions with wholesome ingredients like oats, pecans, and honey. Ideal for a mid-afternoon boost, these bars combine a chewy texture with a light crunch from puffed rice, providing a healthy alternative to processed snacks that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup flax seeds
4 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups puffed rice cereal
1/2 cup dried apples, diced
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prepare a 9×9 inch baking dish with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
Spread oats, pecans, and flax seeds on a baking sheet and toast for 5-8 minutes until fragrant.
Simmer honey, coconut oil, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat for 2-4 minutes until sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
In a large bowl, combine toasted oats mixture, puffed rice, and diced apples.
Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely before cutting into 9 bars.
Notes
Ensure you press the mixture firmly into the pan to prevent crumbling after cooling. Store in an airtight container for up to one week. You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg