What is the healthiest granola bar you can eat?

The healthiest granola bars are the ones made at home because you control every ingredient. Using oats, nut butter, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup keeps them balanced without refined sugars or preservatives. My healthy peanut butter granola bars are another great example of how simple swaps create a bar that’s both wholesome and satisfying.

What is used as a binder in granola bars?

Natural binders like honey, maple syrup, or nut butter hold granola bars together. They create the sticky base that keeps oats and fruit cohesive once cooled. If you prefer plant-based options, try almond butter or date paste, which also add flavor and fiber.

Can I make strawberry granola bars vegan?

Yes, easily. Replace honey with maple syrup or brown rice syrup, and ensure your chocolate chips (if using) are dairy-free. You can also swap nut butter for sunflower seed butter to make them nut-free and school-friendly.

How long do homemade strawberry granola bars last?

They stay fresh at room temperature for up to 5 days, in the fridge for 10 days, or frozen for 3 months.

Strawberry Granola Bars – Fruity, Wholesome & Easy to Make

Name: Strawberry Granola Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 bars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats; 1 cup diced strawberries (fresh or freeze-dried); 1/2 cup peanut or almond butter; 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt; Optional: 1/4 cup white chocolate chips or chia seeds

Description

Chewy, fruity, and wholesome strawberry granola bars made with oats, nut butter, and real strawberries. Perfect for breakfast or snacking.

Ingredients

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2 cups rolled oats

1 cup diced strawberries (fresh or freeze-dried)

1/2 cup peanut or almond butter

1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

Optional: 1/4 cup white chocolate chips or chia seeds

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.

2. Warm peanut butter and honey in a saucepan until smooth.

3. In a bowl, combine oats, salt, and strawberries.

4. Pour warm mixture over dry ingredients and stir to coat.

5. Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan.

6. Bake for 15–20 minutes or refrigerate 2 hours for no-bake.

7. Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

Use freeze-dried strawberries for a concentrated flavor.
For vegan bars, replace honey with maple syrup.
Store in fridge up to 10 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 190
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg