Description
These homemade no-bake granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack, combining rolled oats, nut butter, honey, nuts, dried fruits, and chocolate chips for a perfect balance of texture and sweetness. Ready in just 40 minutes with minimal effort, they’re ideal for a quick energy boost or on-the-go snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup nut butter (creamy peanut butter or almond butter)
- 1/2 cup honey (or agave syrup as a substitute)
- 1/2 cup nuts, chopped (almonds or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (cranberries or raisins)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (dark chocolate recommended)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 drizzle extra nut butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the rolled oats, nut butter, and honey until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring an even texture.
- Add Mix-ins: Gently fold in the chopped nuts, dried fruits, and chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout without breaking them up too much.
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, which will make removing the bars easier and prevent sticking.
- Press Mixture into Pan: Transfer the granola mixture into the lined pan and press it firmly and evenly to compact the ingredients and create a solid slab.
- Refrigerate to Set: Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up and bind together, making the bars easy to cut.
- Slice into Bars: Remove the chilled slab from the pan, peel away the parchment paper, and cut into bars or squares of desired size.
- Store Properly: Place the granola bars in an airtight container to maintain freshness and enjoy them as a convenient snack.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with agave syrup to make it vegan-friendly.
- Customize mix-ins by adding seeds, coconut flakes, or different dried fruits.
- Pressing the mixture firmly improves bar cohesion and texture.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.
- Using dark chocolate chips adds antioxidants and reduces sugar content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: granola bars, no-bake, healthy snack, homemade granola, nut butter bars, easy snack, vegetarian snack
