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Home | Recipes | No-Bake Granola Bars

No-Bake Granola Bars

Published on January 11, 2017 by Stephanie Kay

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Made with rolled oats, peanut butter, and honey, these healthy no-bake granola bars are the perfect snack idea.

No-Bake Granola Bars

 

Granola bars seem to be one of those snack foods that people just can’t let go of. I actually think anyone who has ever asked me about snack foods has most certainly asked me about granola bars. I get it. They are quick, they are convenient, they are inexpensive and very easy to travel with. I must admit, I have certainly had a granola bar or two in my day, but as much as I possibly can I tend to keep my snacks in the form of nuts or actual fruit, or a quick trail mix. However, if I were to make them at home this is most certainly the type of recipe I would whip up. What’s not to like about no-bake granola bars?!

Yes, of course, there are lots of granola bar options on the market but, to me, the ratio is never right. There is either too much sugar or too much dried fruit, not enough nuts, or not enough seeds. So I figured who better to help to create a well-balanced granola bar but none other than myself! (I realize I might be a little biased.)

 

No-Bake Granola Bar Recipe

 

I tried to keep this recipe simple and to include ingredients people could easily get their hands on. Plus, I wanted the ingredients to be something you could swap or substitute for whatever you might have in your pantry. You could easily use sunflower seeds instead of pumpkin, shredded coconut instead of flaked, maple syrup instead of honey, and use any type of nut butter you like. If you are looking to make this recipe for your kids, try swapping almond butter for sunflower seed butter to make a healthy nut-free school snack.

 

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No-Bake Granola Bars

No-Bake Granola Bars

Author: Stephanie Kay

This granola bar recipe is healthy and easy to make! Made with rolled oats and naturally sweetened with honey, these no-bake granola bars are the perfect handheld treat.

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 bars 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats, old-fashioned or quick-cooking
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut (or shredded)
  • 1/4 cup dried fruit (dates or raisins)
  • 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter) + more if needed
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Line a 8×8 inch baking dish with two strips of crisscrossed parchment paper. The parchment paper will make it easier for you to remove the bars from the pan and slice them later.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together oats, pumpkin seeds, coconut, dates/raisins, salt and cinnamon, and stir well to combine. If using dates, chop them roughly into bite size pieces before adding them to the bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond butter, honey and vanilla extract. If needed gently warm it in the microwave or stove top to bring it together.
  4. Add wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. The mixture will be thick, so use a spatula or wooden spoon to stir thoroughly until there are no more dry oats.
  5. Depending on the type of almond butter and honey you use (as brands may vary), the mixture might be a little dry. If needed, add a little extra spoonful of nut butter and/or honey to help it all stick together.
  6. Transfer the mixture to baking dish and spread out evenly. Using something flat (such as the bottom of a drinking glass) press down the bar mixture to really pack them into the pan. The more tight and evenly you can pack them down, the easier they will be to slice.
  7. Transfer the baking dish to the fridge to the fridge or freezer for 20-30 minutes. This will allow time for the bars to firm up and the oats to absorb the mixture.
  8. Remove the bars from the pan and cut into 10 even bars. Wrap in plastic wrap and/or store in an airtight container for up to one week. These bars can be stored on the counter, but I find they keep best in the fridge, and can even be frozen for weeks to come.
  9. Enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 245 calories
  • Sugar: 13 grams
  • Fat: 13 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 27 grams
  • Fiber: 4 grams
  • Protein: 7 grams

Keywords: no bake, easy, healthy, chewy, peanut butter, honey

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  1. Jeannie Roper says

    November 15, 2020 at 9:31 pm

    This is one my favourite snacks to take with me either when I’m cycling or cross country skiing. Note that I do mix up the chopped dates with the nut butter and honey and heat in on the stove so it all dissolves together and I usually add about 1/4 cup of hot water to it as well before mixing it into the dry ingredients – this seems to make everything stick together more easily.

    ★★★★

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    • Stephanie Kay says

      November 16, 2020 at 8:36 am

      Great tips, thanks Jeannie!

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      • Juliette says

        February 13, 2021 at 9:48 pm

        I make these often as a snack to take with me for golf or snowshoeing.

        ★★★★★

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  2. Juliette says

    February 13, 2021 at 9:44 pm

    Make these often. They are excellent and easy to make.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Erin McLean says

    August 17, 2021 at 7:47 pm

    These are amazing! I’ve been trying to get my husband to give up his beloved store bought granola bar and these have done the trick! They are so easy to make, they taste delicious and they have quickly become a weekday favourite in our house!
    If you haven’t made them yet, don’t wait any longer!

    ★★★★★

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