How can I make granola bars at home?

Making granola bars at home is easy and allows you to customize the ingredients to your preference. Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

* Rolled Oats: *4 cups

* Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans):* 1 cup (chopped)

* Seeds (sunflower, pumpkin):* 1/2 cup

Dried Fruits:* 1 cup (chopped) (raisins, cranberries, cherries)

* Honey:* 1/2 cup

* Brown Sugar:* 1/4 cup

*Vanilla Extract:* 1 teaspoon

*Salt :* 1/4 teaspoon

*Oil: *1/4 cup (vegetable or coconut oil)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare Baking Sheet:

- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Combine Ingredients:

- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.

4. Add Oil:

- Pour the oil over the dry ingredients and mix well until everything is evenly coated.

5. Arrange on Baking Sheet:

- Transfer the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly.

6. Bake:

- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges start to brown and the granola is golden.

7. Let Cool:

- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet.

8. Cut into Bars:

- Once cooled, cut the granola mixture into desired shapes and sizes using a sharp knife.

9. Store:

- Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life.

Enjoy your homemade granola bars as a healthy and delicious snack or breakfast option!