Homemade Granola Bars with Spiced Cookies

Homemade Granola Bars with Spiced Cookies - A Delicious and Nutritious Snack!
Looking for a healthy and tasty snack that you can make at home? Try our Homemade Granola Bars with Spiced Cookies recipe! This dish is a perfect combination of crunchy granola and sweet spiced cookies, making it a great snack for any time of day.

Ingredients (per serving):

- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (such as raisins or cranberries)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup spiced cookie crumbs (such as ginger snaps or cinnamon cookies)

Cooking Tips:

- Use a food processor to chop the nuts and dried fruit into small pieces.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper to make it easier to remove the granola bars once they are cooked.
- Press the mixture firmly into the baking dish to ensure that the bars hold together.

Cooking Process:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, and dried fruit.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the honey and peanut butter until smooth.
4. Add the honey and peanut butter mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. Add the spiced cookie crumbs and mix again.
6. Press the mixture firmly into a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting into bars.
Appearance and Taste:
Our Homemade Granola Bars with Spiced Cookies are a beautiful golden brown color and have a crunchy texture with a sweet and spicy flavor. The combination of oats, nuts, and dried fruit provides a nutritious and filling snack, while the spiced cookie crumbs add a delicious twist to the classic granola bar.
Type of Dish: Snack
Main Ingredients: Rolled oats, Peanut butter, Spiced cookie crumbs