These EZPZ Granola Bars are a delicious and healthy snack that combines wholesome oats, almonds, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips. Sweetened with honey and brown sugar, and flavored with Sweet Valencia Orange Olive Oil and Peach Balsamic, these bars are easy to make and perfect for a quick bite on the go. Simply mix, bake, and chill to enjoy a satisfying treat packed with flavors and nutrients.
EZPZ Granola Bars
Course: SnackDifficulty: Easy12
servings15
minutes10
minutesLooking for a quick, healthy snack? Try these EZPZ Granola Bars! Made with wholesome oats, almonds, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips, they’re sweetened with honey and brown sugar, and flavored with Sweet Valencia Orange Olive Oil and Peach Balsamic. Perfect for on-the-go!
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/4 cup chocolate chips
about 1/4 cup AOOC Peach Balsamic
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Put almonds in a zip lock bag and add Peach Balsamic. Close bag and turn and shake until well coated.
- Add oats and almonds to baking sheet and mix. Bake for 8-10 minutes until toasted and lightly browned. Remove from oven and transfer to large bowl to cool.
- In a small saucepan, add honey, butter, Orange Olive Oil and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and butter has melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt then pour mixture over oat mixture and stir until combined. Let cool about 10 minutes.
- Stir in cranberries and chocolate chips until completely mixed. Then press into a square baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Remove from pan and cut into bars.