These homemade granola bites are a wholesome, chewy, fun snack that comes together in just 5 minutes! A great healthy pick-me-up anytime of day!
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These tasty little homemade granola bites make an ideal snack for kids and adults!
They are a lovely little pick-me-up for afternoons when your energy is starting to wane. (Oh wait, that's most days...)
Plus, they are fast and easy. Just 5 minutes to make and no oven needed!
Seriously, it's so simple. You just mix your oats, nuts and dried fruits - and some mini chocolate chips for fun! - and pour a yummy peanut butter-honey mixture over everything.
Roll into balls and voila! Ready to eat immediately. I'm all about some instant gratification. 🤩
OK, let's get to making these homemade granola balls.
Recipe Notes:
Nut: I use walnuts but you could try substitution your favorite nut, such as pecans or peanuts.
Peanut butter: Any creamy peanut butter will work. You could also use almond butter if you have a peanut allergy or if you want to send these to a school where peanut butter isn't allowed.
Dried fruit: I love the extra sweetness and flavor of dried blueberries, but you could also use raisins here instead if that's what you have on hand.
Or if you want to buy dried blueberries and need some more ideas for using them up, check out my blueberry oat cookies and our favorite homemade trail mix.
These little balls are fruity and sweet with a creamy peanut butter flavor, and they are the perfect portable snack if you're busy running around all day.
They make a great addition to a school lunch box or for an after-school snack. These granola bites also travel well to the office and on road trips.
I hope you give these a try soon for a fun homemade treat.
Enjoy!
XO,
Kathryn
5-Minute Granola Bites
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats (I used old fashioned)
- ½ cup dried blueberries
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey
Instructions
- Combine oats and next 4 ingredients (through chocolate chips) in a bowl and mix well.
- Combine peanut butter and honey in a separate bowl and stir until smooth. (If your PB is hard or cold, you can do this in a small saucepan over medium low heat. It just takes a minute to warm up the peanut butter and get the mixture smooth.) Pour the peanut butter-honey mixture over the granola mix and stir until everything is well coated.
- Wet your hands with water and roll into balls - I did mine about 1-inch wide (a little bigger than a golf ball). To make them easier to roll, you can put the mixture in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to let it firm up a bit. If I'm making these ahead, I'll do that step. Otherwise, we roll and eat immediately.
- Store extras in the fridge in an air-tight container. You can use wax paper between the layers to keep the balls from sticking to each other. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
If you love granola like me, check out my 5-ingredient homemade granola and my healthy granola muffins.
You can also browse all of my healthy oatmeal recipes.
Rachel @ Simple Seasonal says
These are perfect! I work as a visiting nurse a couple of weekends a month and I'm always looking for power snacks that I can eat while driving in between patients!
Kathryn says
Oh, definitely, they would be fabulous to keep on hand for days like those! Check out my trail mix, too - I love having it in my purse or car for when hunger strikes.
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
I love how easy these are! I'm looking after a friends kids this afternoon and think a batch of these would make the perfect snack for four kids aged three and under!
Kathryn says
They will love these! Plus, they can help mix and stir and roll them into balls. A bit messy, but they'll get a kick out of licking their fingers and palms. Have fun!
Jessie says
I was looking for something good to bring to school to eat in between classes for a snack- I am always hungry before lunch! These are perfect!
- an 8th grader
Mallory says
wow! this is a great idea! I will be trying this too
Jaz says
How long should they keep in an airtight container please? Fridge or cupboard? Or just make them & eat as you go? Thank you 🙏
Kathryn Doherty says
Hi! These should be stored in the refrigerator. They'll last for at least 7-10 days. Hope that helps!
Devi says
The oats need to toasted or just raw
Kathryn Doherty says
Just raw!