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No-Bake Granola Bars Recipe

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These no-bake granola bars are a quick and easy snack made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, nut butter, honey, and a variety of mix-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, and seeds. Perfect for a healthy energy boost, these bars require no baking and set firmly in the refrigerator for convenient grab-and-go snacks.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 200 g rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats if required)
  • 1.25 ml salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 260 g nut butter (such as peanut, almond, or cashew)
  • 110 ml honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
  • 2.5 ml vanilla extract

Mix-Ins

  • 90 g mini chocolate chips
  • 30 g chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
  • 35 g dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, or apricots)
  • 10 g shredded coconut (optional)
  • 8 g chia seeds or flaxseed (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan: Line a 20×20 cm baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal later.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and salt thoroughly.
  3. Warm wet ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the nut butter and honey together for 30–45 seconds until smooth, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Pour the warmed nut butter and honey mixture over the oats and salt. Stir well until all oats are evenly coated with the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in mix-ins: Add your chosen mix-ins such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, shredded coconut, and seeds. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  6. Compact the mixture: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Use a spatula or the back of a measuring cup to press down firmly, flattening and compacting the mixture into an even layer.
  7. Chill: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour until set and firm to the touch.
  8. Portion the bars: Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the set granola slab from the pan. Cut into 12 even bars with a sharp knife.
  9. Store: Keep the granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for freshness and longevity.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • Use gluten-free certified rolled oats if you require gluten-free bars.
  • You can customize the mix-ins to suit your taste or dietary preferences.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the pan to ensure the bars hold together well.
  • Store in the refrigerator to maintain firmness and prolong shelf life.

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