Best 6 No Bake Granola Bars Recipes

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No-bake granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for busy people on the go. They are made with a combination of oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, and are held together with a mixture of honey and peanut butter. These bars are a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and they can be customized to your liking by adding different ingredients. This article provides recipes for three different variations of no-bake granola bars: classic, chocolate peanut butter, and dried fruit and nut. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a healthy breakfast option, these no-bake granola bars are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS



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This granola bar recipe is so easy and delicious! These wholesome granola bars are naturally sweetened, gluten free, and the perfect healthy snack. Recipe yields 16 bars.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Snack

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¾ cups old-fashioned oats or quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon fine sea salt (if using regular table salt, scale back a bit)
2 cups mix-ins* (nuts, seeds, chocolate, shredded coconut or dried fruit)
1 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
½ cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 9-inch square baker with two strips of criss-crossed parchment paper, cut to fit neatly against the base and up the sides. The parchment paper will make it easy for you to slice the bars later.
  • Place the oats in a large mixing bowl**. Add the cinnamon and salt, and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Now we'll blitz the mix-ins briefly in the food processor or blender (or, you can chop them by hand). Add any large nuts (like almonds or pecans) first and blitz for a few seconds. Then add the rest and run the machine for a few more seconds, until the ingredients are all broken up into pieces smaller than your pinky nail. Pour the mix-ins into the bowl of oats.
  • In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, measure out the nut butter. Top with ½ cup honey and the vanilla extract. Stir until well blended. If you must, you can gently warm the liquid mixture on the stovetop or in the microwave, but make sure it's close to room temperature before you pour it into the dry mixture (this is especially important if using chocolate, since it will melt).
  • Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a big spoon to mix them together until the two are evenly combined and no dry oats remain. This takes some arm muscles, but you can do it! If the mixture was easy to mix together, that's a sign that you need to add some more oats-sprinkle in more oats until you can't incorporate any more.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared square baker. Use your spoon to arrange the mixture fairly evenly in the baker, then use the bottom of a flat, round surface (like a short, sturdy drinking glass) to pack the mixture down as firmly and evenly as possible.
  • Cover the baker and refrigerate for at least one hour, or preferably overnight. (The oats need time to soak up some of the moisture so they aren't sticky.) When you're ready to slice, lift the bars out of the baker by grabbing both pieces of parchment paper on opposite corners. Use a sharp knife to slice the bars into 4 even columns and 4 even rows.
  • Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap or parchment paper (if you store them all together, they will stick to one another). Bars keep well for several days at room temperature, a couple of weeks in the fridge, or several months in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 granola bar (made with pecans, pepitas and shredded coconut), Calories 250 calories, Sugar 10.8 g, Sodium 142.6 mg, Fat 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS



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Here is a good alternative to a commercially made granola bar. It's a flexible recipe, allowing for any number of additions: dried cherries, pistachios, peanuts, dates, orange zest. You could substitute a dried fruit purée (directions are in the notes) for the honey and brown sugar, providing a complex twist on the binding agents. You could add chocolate. Coconut. The possibilities are endless.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn
3 cups any good, not-too-sweet granola

Steps:

  • Put the honey, brown sugar, and oil in a small pot and bring to a boil. Put the granola in a large bowl and pour the sugar mixture over the top while mixing; stir until the granola is well coated.
  • Press into an 8- or 9-inch square pan and let cool in the fridge. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 753, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 130 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 34 milligrams, Sugar 98 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHEWY NO BAKE GRANOLA BARS



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These granola bars are easy and delicious. They taste just like the store-bought chewy kind. My husband asks me to make these at least once a week!

Provided by Dana

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup steel-cut oats
1 cup crispy rice cereal
½ cup chopped mixed dried fruit
½ cup chopped almonds
¼ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix rolled oats, steel-cut oats, rice cereal, dried fruit, and almonds together in a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add brown sugar, honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk until sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Pour over oat mixture; stir to combine.
  • Spread oat mixture into prepared baking dish. Press chocolate chips into top. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 24.7 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

JOSEPHINE'S NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS



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A quick and yummy way to start the morning. You probably have all the ingredients right in your pantry. You can use your imagination to add other dried fruits, sesame seed, or other nuts, wheat germ, etc. Maple syrup or light corn syrup can work as sweetener substitutes for the honey.

Provided by cookiegirl40

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup honey
1 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 ½ cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup raisins
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Lightly grease an 8-inch glass baking dish.
  • Bring brown sugar and honey to a boil in a saucepan, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir peanut butter and vanilla into the sugar mixture.
  • Mix oats, rice cereal, raisins, coconut, and sunflower nuts in a large bowl; add peanut butter mixture and blend. Press mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Cool mixture completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 139.8 mg, Sugar 31.3 g

NO BAKE GRANOLA BARS



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Easily ADDICTIVE! These colorful bars provide crunchiness, energy and a cure for the munchies! Great for lunchboxes, hikes, trips or after a workout at the gym. Our hands can't stay out of the cookie jar on these!

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 30 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
2 cups Rice Krispies
1/2 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
1/2 cup shredded coconut
3/4 cup almonds, sliced
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Line a 9 x 13 inch sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Mix rolled oats, cereal, craisins, coconut and almonds in a large bowl. Set aside. (I cut the coconut with two knives so it will not be stringy.)
  • In a saucepan, mix corn syrup and brown sugar. Bring to a boil while stirring. Add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir just to blend well.
  • Pour over oats and fruit mixture. Stir and mix well. Press mixture firmly onto pan. (I place a piece of wax paper on top while pressing hard.) Let cool and cut into bars. Store in air-tight container. Freezes well, if securely wrapped.
  • Enjoy!

NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS



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Make and share this No-Bake Granola Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine cereal, rolled oats and raisins; set aside.
  • In small saucepan, combine brown sugar and corn syrup.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in peanut butter and vanilla; blend until smooth.
  • Pour over cereal mixture; mix well.
  • Press into ungreased 13"x 9" pan.
  • Cool; cut into 24 bars.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of oats. This will give your granola bars a more complex flavor and texture. You can use old-fashioned oats, quick-cooking oats, or even steel-cut oats.
  • Don't overcook the oats. If you overcook them, they will become mushy and your granola bars will be too soft.
  • Use a good quality honey. The honey will help to bind the granola bars together and give them a delicious flavor. Look for a honey that is dark and thick.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins. You can add nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or even chocolate chips to your granola bars. Get creative and have fun!
  • Press the granola bars firmly into the pan. This will help them to hold together better.
  • Chill the granola bars before cutting them. This will make them easier to cut and will help them to keep their shape.

Conclusion:

No-bake granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for busy people. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning, you can have a batch of granola bars ready to go in no time. So next time you need a quick and healthy snack, reach for a no-bake granola bar!

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