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Easy No Bake Granola Bars Recipe for Healthy Snack Bites

Busy mornings, afternoon cravings, and post-workout hunger all get easier with these easy no bake granola bars.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 215
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Sticky Binding Mixture
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl so everything distributes evenly before mixing.
  2. Warm the peanut butter, honey, and maple syrup over low heat until smooth and glossy, then stir in vanilla extract for extra flavor and aroma.
  3. Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until all oats and seeds are fully coated for proper binding.
  4. Let the mixture cool slightly before adding chocolate chips so they keep their shape instead of melting completely into the mixture.
  5. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan using the back of a measuring cup to create compact bars that slice neatly later.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm, then slice into bars or snack bites using a sharp knife for clean edges.

Notes

  • Use rolled oats instead of quick oats because rolled oats provide a chewier texture and help the bars stay structured after chilling.
  • Warm the peanut butter mixture slowly over low heat to prevent it from becoming too thick, which can make the bars dry and difficult to mix.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the pan because compacting the ingredients properly is the key to preventing crumbly granola bars.
  • Chill the bars completely before slicing since this helps the sticky ingredients set properly and creates cleaner cuts.
  • Store the bars in the refrigerator during warmer months because cooler temperatures help maintain their chewy texture and shape.