Description
Berry Granola Bites are a delightful and nutritious snack that combine chewy dried fruits with crunchy oats. Perfect for busy days or lazy weekends, these bites make an ideal guilt-free treat that everyone will love. With their vibrant colors and irresistible flavor, they’re sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed dried berries (cranberries, blueberries, cherries)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, dried berries, chia seeds, and chocolate chips.
- In another bowl, whisk together nut butter and honey/maple syrup until smooth; pour over dry ingredients and mix well.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute dried berries with your favorites like dried mango or coconut flakes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer freshness.