Fruit Granola Bars
These Fruit Granola Bars are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with honey and dried fruit. Packed with oats, nut butter, and your favorite mix-ins, they’re easy to make and perfect for meal prep. Great for kids and adults alike – no baking required!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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1 cup mixed dried fruit (like cranberries, raisins, apricots, cherries, or dates), chopped
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½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or cashews)
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¼ cup seeds (pumpkin or sunflower seeds)
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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½ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
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⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, mix oats, dried fruit, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
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In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the nut butter and honey until smooth and melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
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Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated.
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Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan using a spatula or your hands.
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Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour to set.
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Once firm, lift out and slice into bars. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer.
Notes
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Use gluten-free oats for a gluten-free option.
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Add chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or a sprinkle of chia seeds if desired.
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Make them vegan by using maple syrup instead of honey.
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