Copycat Nature Valley Granola Bars
Save money by making copycat Nature Valley granola bars at home (and save time by not having to run to the store to buy them)! This homemade version is super simple to make and tastes just like the real thing. Using my food scientist background, I worked backward to duplicate the flavor and texture of this classic snack at home.
Servings: 10 bars
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats divided, 200 g
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil, 60 mL
- ¼ cup honey 60 mL
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup brown sugar 50 g
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
- Blitz: Add ½ cup of the oats to a blender or food processor and blitz into a flour.
- Wets: Stir oat flour together with ¼ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup honey, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- Dries: Stir in remaining rolled oats, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ tsp baking soda, and ¼ tsp salt.
- Press: Line a baking dish (7x9 inch or similar) with parchment paper, then transfer oat mixture into it. Press the mixture firmly down into the pan (use the bottom of a glass to flatten it).
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and firm. Immediately after taking it out of the oven, use the bottom of a glass to press the bars, flattening the top firmly. Let cool fully before cutting into bars.
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Notes
Storage: These granola bars can be stored at room temperature for up to a month in an air-tight container. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. Just let them thaw fully before eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1granola bar | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.7g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 5.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 7.2g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0mg
