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No Bake Granola Bars (Healthy, Chewy & Easy to Make at Home)
Isla Marie

Granola Bars

These No Bake Granola Bars are chewy, naturally sweet, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for quick snacks, breakfast, or meal prep, they require no oven and come together in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 10 bars
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup nut butter peanut or almond
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Mix-ins:
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts
  • 2 tbsp seeds chia, flax, sunflower
  • 1/4 cup dried fruit

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula or spoon
  • 8x8-inch pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife

Method
 

Step 1. Prepare Pan
  1. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
Step 2. Warm Binder
  1. Heat nut butter and honey (or maple syrup) in a saucepan until smooth.
Step 3. Add Flavor
  1. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
Step 4. Mix Oats
  1. Add oats and mix until fully coated.
Step 5. Add Mix-ins
  1. Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds.
Step 6. Transfer & Press
  1. Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
Step 7. Chill
  1. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set.
Step 8. Slice
  1. Cut into bars or squares and serve.

Video

Notes

  • Press mixture firmly to prevent crumbling
  • Do not overheat the binder mixture
  • Chill completely before cutting
  • Adjust sweetness to taste