Description
A delightful blend of sweet maple syrup, crunchy pecans, and wholesome oats, perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- Rolled oats: 2 cups (about 180 g)
- Pecans: 1 cup, chopped (about 100 g)
- Maple syrup: 1/2 cup (about 120 ml)
- Honey: 1/4 cup (about 60 ml)
- Almond butter: 1/2 cup (about 120 g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (about 5 ml)
- Sea salt: 1/2 teaspoon (about 3 g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped pecans, and sea salt.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup, honey, almond butter, and vanilla extract. Heat until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it into an even layer.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then lift out and cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For longer freshness, refrigerate for up to two weeks.
- Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: granola bars, healthy snack, maple pecan, homemade granola