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No-Bake Granola Bars Recipe

No-Bake Granola Bars Recipe
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4.8 from 11 reviews

These no-bake granola bars are a wholesome, delicious snack that combines chewy oats, natural nut butters, and sweet honey or maple syrup with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, and dried fruit. Perfectly packed with nutrition and free from baking, these bars are easy to make, customizable, and ideal for gluten-free and vegan diets when using appropriate ingredients.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if desired)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
  • 1/3 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, or chopped apricots)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseed

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup natural unsweetened nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
  • 1/3 cup pure honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Line the Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides to easily lift out the bars later. This helps prevent sticking and simplifies cleanup.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and salt, stirring well to evenly distribute the salt throughout.
  3. Warm and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, add the nut butter and honey (or maple syrup). Heat for 30 to 45 seconds until just warm and easily stirrable. Stir in the vanilla extract to blend flavors smoothly.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the warm nut butter mixture over the oats and salt. Stir thoroughly until every oat is fully coated; this binding step ensures your bars hold together well.
  5. Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in your choice of mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, shredded coconut, and chia or flax seeds, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
  6. Press into Pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and use a spatula or flat-bottomed cup to press it down firmly and evenly. This compacts the bars, preventing crumbliness after cutting.
  7. Chill to Set: Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour until the mixture is completely firm and cold. Chilling is essential for bars to maintain shape.
  8. Cut and Serve: Use the parchment overhang to lift the set granola slab from the pan. Cut into 12 bars with a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts for neat pieces.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free oats to ensure the recipe is safe for gluten-sensitive diets.
  • For vegan options, substitute honey with pure maple syrup and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the pan to avoid crumbly bars.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Feel free to customize mix-ins according to preference—seeds, dried fruit, nuts, or chocolate all work wonderfully.

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