Description
Granola Bars and Fresh Fruit Mix for Lunch Boxes bring a delightful twist to everyday lunches. This nutritious pairing combines chewy, nutty granola bars made with wholesome rolled oats and creamy nut butter, alongside a vibrant mix of fresh fruits. Perfect for busy parents and picky eaters, this recipe transforms lunchtime into a flavorful celebration. Easy to customize and packed with energy-boosting ingredients, these snacks ensure your kids stay satisfied and focused throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries)
- 2 cups fresh fruit (e.g., apples, bananas, berries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix honey (or maple syrup) with nut butter until smooth.
- Stir in rolled oats, mixed nuts, and dried fruits until evenly coated.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish; press down firmly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before lifting out and cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg