These chewy, no-fuss Cinnamon Granola Bars are the perfect back-to-school lunchbox snack — made with Spicy Organic Organic Cinnamon Powder, rolled oats, honey, and peanut butter for a wholesome bar that holds together, travels well, and actually tastes great.

Back to School Cinnamon Granola Bars with Organic Cinnamon Powder

Sunil Kumar

Servings

12 bars

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Calories

190

Cuisine

American

Category

Snacks

Difficulty

Easy

Best For

Lunchbox, after-school snack, meal prep

Chewy homemade Cinnamon Granola Bars made with Organic Cinnamon Powder, rolled oats, honey, and peanut butter — a wholesome back-to-school lunchbox snack ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C)
2. line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper with overhang on sides
3. Warm honey, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth
4. Remove from heat
5. stir in Organic Cinnamon Powder and salt
6. Add rolled oats and any mix-ins
7. stir until evenly coated
8. Transfer to pan
9. press down very firmly and evenly with the bottom of a measuring cup
10. Bake 18–22 minutes until edges are golden
11. Cool in pan 15 minutes
12. lift out and cool completely on a wire rack at least 1 hour
13. Cut into 12 bars with a sharp knife