No Bake Granola Bars
Quick and easy no bake granola bars made with oats, nut butter, honey, and nuts for a wholesome, chewy snack perfect for on-the-go energy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (about 180 g)
- 1 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew) (240 ml)
- 1/3 cup honey (113 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans) (60 g)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional) (45 g)
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal or chia seeds
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy bar removal.
- Gently warm 1 cup nut butter and 1/3 cup honey in a microwave-safe bowl for 20-30 seconds, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, warm slowly in a small saucepan over low heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal or chia seeds, a pinch of salt, and 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips if using. Stir to distribute evenly.
- Pour the warm nut butter and honey mixture into the dry ingredients along with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until fully coated and sticky. If too crumbly, add a teaspoon of honey or nut butter.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly using a spatula or lightly dampened hands.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
- Lift the mixture out using parchment edges and cut into 10-12 bars or squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Warm the nut butter and honey to help bind the bars better. Press the mixture firmly into the pan to avoid crumbling. Chill bars for at least 1 hour before slicing. For quicker firming, chill in the freezer for 15 minutes. Customize by swapping nuts, adding dried fruit, or using seed butters for nut-free versions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (if cut into 1
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 5.5
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