Peanut Butter and Honey Granola Bars

Cholesterol busters! These granola bars are a favorite in my house. Natural ingredients, high in fiber, and are easy to make. Store individually in snack baggies.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 189 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• 3 cups rolled oats
• ½ cup raisins
• ½ cup honey
• ½ cup sunflower seeds
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup wheat germ
• ½ cup natural peanut butter
• 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
• ½ cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1 cup raw wheat bran

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Combine oats, wheat bran, coconut, raisins, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, wheat germ, and flaxseed together in a bowl.

Step 3

Mix honey, oil, brown sugar, and peanut butter together in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Whisk milk, vanilla extract, and baking soda together in a bowl; pour into honey mixture. Cook mixture, whisking constantly, until bubbling; remove from heat and immediately pour over dry ingredients.

Step 4

Press oat mixture into the prepared baking sheet using your hands until top is smooth and mixture is evenly distributed.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool to room temperature and cut into bars.