Ina Garten Granola Bars Recipe
If you enjoy homemade snacks, this Ina Garten Granola Bars Recipe is a perfect choice.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking dish with parchment paper.
Toast Dry Ingredients
- Mix oats, almonds, coconut, and seeds. Spread on tray. Bake until lightly golden.
Melt Butter Mixture
- Heat butter, honey, and brown sugar in saucepan. Stir until smooth and melted.
Add Flavor
- Remove from heat. Add vanilla and salt. Mix well.
Combine Everything
- Pour warm mixture over toasted oats. Stir until fully coated.
Add Dried Fruit
- Fold cranberries gently into the mixture.
Press into Pan
- Transfer mixture to baking dish. Press firmly using spatula.
Bake Again
- Bake for twenty-five minutes until edges turn golden.
Cool Completely
- Let bars cool fully before slicing. This helps them hold shape.
Slice and Serve
- Cut into bars. Store in airtight container.
Notes
- Press mixture firmly to avoid crumbly bars.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- Let bars cool completely before cutting.
- Swap nuts based on preference.
- Store bars in airtight container.