Description
These 4-ingredient healthy homemade granola bars are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with dates—no refined sugar or baking required. They’re perfect for breakfast, snacking, or an on-the-go energy boost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (160 g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (240 g) natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1 cup (150 g) pitted dates, tightly packed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add pitted dates to a food processor and blend into a sticky paste, scraping down sides as needed.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats and peanut butter until well combined.
- Add the date paste and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix thoroughly until sticky and uniform.
- Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper.
- Transfer mixture to the pan and press down firmly with a spoon or hands.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Remove from pan and cut into bars using a sharp knife.
Notes
- Use almond or cashew butter instead of peanut butter.
- Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for a chocolate version.
- Mix in chia seeds or flaxseed for added fiber.
- Swap vanilla for cinnamon for a spiced twist.
- Press mixture firmly to avoid crumbling and chill thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 granola bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
