Ina Garten Granola Bars Recipe
If you love quick and healthy snacks, Ina Garten Granola Bars Recipe is perfect for you. These bars are chewy, crunchy and full of flavor. Making them at home is easy and fun.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper.
Toast the Nuts and Oats
- Spread oats and nuts on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Stir once.
Prepare the Syrup
- In a small saucepan, heat honey, butter and brown sugar. Stir until melted.
Add Vanilla and Salt
- Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Mix Everything Together
- In a large bowl, combine toasted oats, nuts and dried fruit. Pour syrup over it.
Combine Well
- Use a wooden spoon to mix everything evenly. Make sure syrup coats all ingredients.
Transfer to Pan
- Press mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to press firmly.
Bake the Bars
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Keep an eye to prevent burning.
Cool Completely
- Let pan cool completely on a wire rack. Cooling is important to cut bars easily.
Cut Into Bars
- Lift mixture using parchment paper. Cut into 12 equal-sized bars using a sharp knife.
Notes
- Use fresh nuts for better flavor and crunch.
- Press mixture firmly into the pan to prevent crumbling.
- Toast oats lightly for deeper flavor.
- Let bars cool completely before cutting.
- Add chocolate chips after baking to avoid melting.