3.71 24 Published Jan 25, 2021, Updated Sep 04, 2024 I remember making them at vacation bible school and sneaking bites of the peanut butter. Obviously my love for peanut butter runs deep.
Why You’ll Love These Granola Bites
I know you’re going to love these granola bites because they’re easy peasy to whip up and one batch makes about 30 bites so you’ll have plenty on hand for snacking throughout the week. They’re perfect for kiddos and anyone who is active throughout the day and needs a an extra boost of energy. I could also see them being a lovely treat to pack for a long bike ride or hike because they stick together and hold their shape! Plus there’s not chocolate involved so you don’t have to worry about them melting on you.
Ingredients Needed
These granola bites are loaded with whole grain oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit so they offer a ton of nutrients and pack a lot of energy into one little bite. Here’s what you need:
old fashioned oats – rolled oats are my oat of choice for these bites because they absorb a good amount of liquid and hold their shape during the mixing process. medjool dates and raisins– dates and raisins are perfect natural sweeteners and they act like glue to hold these bites together. sliced almonds and chopped walnuts – I prefer this combo of nuts, but you can use whatever assortment of nuts you have on hand. pepitas, raw sunflower seeds and sesame seeds – you can’t have bird food bites without seeds! This combo is perfect but feel free to swap out your favorite seeds based on what you have on hand. unsweetened shredded coconut – be sure to get unsweetened shredded coconut, not the sweetened coconut. maple syrup or honey – to keep these bird food bites vegan use maple syrup. You can also sub in another liquid sweetener of choice like agave or monk fruit maple syrup. melted coconut oil – coconut oil helps to hold these bars together and adds some healthy fat. Read about the health benefits of coconut oil here. vanilla – just to add a little vanilla flavor. cinnamon – adds a touch of spice! sea salt – if you’re using raw nuts, don’t forget to add a little sea salt.
Customize Your Granola Bites
Like my healthy granola recipe, these bites are pretty customizable so feel free to play around with a different combo of nuts, seeds and dried fruit.
Dried fruit – For the sticky base I used a mix of raisins and dates, but I bet dried cranberries, apricots, fig and/or prunes would work great too. Nuts – I used almonds and walnuts, but you can experiment with other types of nuts like pecans, cashews or pistachios. Seeds – the recipe calls for pepitas, sunflower and sesame seeds for the seeds, but feel free to use what you have on hand. Chia seeds, flaxseeds or hemp seeds would make for great additions. Nut-free – If you need a nut-free option you can easily swap the nuts for more seeds. I also have these tahini fig bars that are nut-free and delicious!
Storing Granola Bites
These bites store really well and are such a great meal prep recipe! Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 3 months.
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