Description
These homemade no-bake granola bars are a quick and easy snack packed with wholesome oats, your favorite nut butter, and mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit. Perfect for a nutritious on-the-go energy boost without any baking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, dried fruit, seeds, or nuts)
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter)
- ⅓ cup honey, maple syrup, or agave
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving extra hanging over the edges to allow easy removal of the bars later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats with your choice of mix-ins such as chocolate chips, dried fruit, seeds, or nuts.
- Heat Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan over low heat, gently melt the nut butter with honey (or maple syrup/agave), stirring frequently until smooth and completely combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract if using, along with a pinch of salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the melted nut butter and sweetener mixture over the oat mixture. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat all the oats and mix-ins with the wet ingredients.
- Press into the Pan: Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish. Using the back of a spoon or a spatula, press down firmly and evenly to compact the mixture tightly together.
- Chill: Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the mixture to firm up and set properly.
- Slice and Serve: Once chilled and firm, lift the set granola mixture out of the pan using the parchment paper edges. Cut into 10 to 12 bars and enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for later snacking.
Notes
- You can customize mix-ins to your preference, using nuts, seeds, or dried fruits.
- Use maple syrup or agave as vegan alternatives to honey.
- Press the mixture firmly to ensure bars hold together well after chilling.
- Store bars in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and firmness.
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the oats lightly before mixing (optional).
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