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Homemade Granola Bars for Toddlers

These healthier 3 ingredient homemade granola bars for toddlers are absolutely delicious, involve very few ingredients and require only 5 minutes of prep time! They are packed in nutrients from the oats and peanut butter and they are perfect to make ahead for the week!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Inactive Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Snack, Toddler Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 236 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Microwaveable Bowl
  • 1 9x9 Baking Pan
  • 1 Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Nut Butter or Seed Butter of Choice I used a natural drippy, 2 ingredient peanut butter for this recipe.
  • ¼ Cup Honey
  • 2 Cups Quick Oats
  • ¼ Cups Mini Chocolate Chips optional, divided
  • 2 Tablespoons Dye-Free Sprinkles optional, divided

Instructions
 

  • Add your nut butter or seed butter to a medium microwaveable bowl along with some honey. Mix until everything is well combined and then place in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Once heated, stir again (it should be easier to combine once heated through).
  • Next, add in your quick oats. Mix until everything is well combined and your quick oats are fully coated with the honey and nut or seed butter mixture. If adding chocolate chips, allow a couple of minutes for the mixture to cool a bit, otherwise the chocolate chips will melt in.
  • Once your mixture has slightly cooled, add in half of your mix-ins (chocolate chips and/or sprinkles), if using. Mix again until everything is well combined and then place into a parchment lined 9x9 baking pan. Use a spoon or a rubber baking spatula to press down the mixture into an even layer into the pan. Add the other half of your mix-ins on top and press down gently into the top of the mixture.
  • Place in the fridge for 1 hour. Remove the mixture from the baking pan gently and place on a cutting board. Use a large chef's knife to slice the set mixture in half and then cut in the opposite direction every 1" inch to create 12 granola sized bars. Enjoy! Store leftovers into an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week!

Notes

Hint: If you are using a natural, drippy nut or seed butter, make sure that the mixture is completely combined and stirred before using. It's preferred to use a new container if possible so that the mixture is not too dry and everything is able to easily combine.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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