Oven-Baked Granola Bars
Chewy homemade granola bars loaded with oats, nuts, and dried fruit. High in fiber and perfect for grabbing on the go all week.
PROTEIN 6g
CALORIES 230
P:E RATIO 2.6
TIME 35m
YIELD 10
P:E 2.6
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
3 cups rolled oats CARB BASE
1/2 cup honey FLAVOR
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted FLAVOR
1/2 cup peanut butter DAIRY
1/3 cup dried cranberries FLAVOR
1/3 cup chopped almonds FLAVOR
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips FLAVOR
1 tsp vanilla extract FLAVOR
Pinch of salt FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Store at room temperature for 5 days, refrigerate for 2 weeks, or freeze for 3 months.
- Batching: Press the mixture very firmly — this is key to bars that hold together.
- Reheat: Best at room temperature. No reheating needed.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
THE MACRO PREP
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper.
02
THE MACRO PREP
Mix honey, coconut oil, peanut butter, and vanilla in a large bowl.
03
VEGGIE STEAM-SAUTÉ
Stir in oats, cranberries, almonds, chocolate chips, and salt until everything is coated.
04
THE MACRO PREP
Press mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
05
STEP 5
Bake 22-25 minutes until edges are golden.
06
STEP 6
Cool completely in pan before cutting into 10 bars.