Breakfast
No-Bake Granola Bars
Prep
10 minutes
Yield
8
Did you know that most of the granola bars you buy in the grocery store are not actually good for you? They are often loaded with sugar, sodium, and/or ingredients you can’t even pronounce. However, we all know granola bars are such an easy snack. That’s why I created these no-bake granola bars to help you out!
Why you’ll love these no-bake granola bars:
- No-Bake: Just like in the name, you don’t even have to bake these. So easy!
- Quick: Have them ready in 10-minutes aka in a shorter time then it would take you to drive to the grocery store
- Healthy: You can pronounce everything that goes into these. They’re so good for you!
Ingredient Notes:
Honey: I know, these aren’t vegan if they have honey. So if you want a vegan version, just simply swap the honey for maple syrup. Voila!
Flaxseeds: Loaded with nutrients, flaxseed is high in omega-3 fatty acids, rich in fiber, and so good for your body. Throw them into smoothies, sprinkle on salads, or add to baking.
Chia Seeds: Chia seeds contain quercetin, which is an antioxidant that helps your body against developing several health conditions. They are also high in fiber!
Hemp Seeds: Hemp seeds are a great source of magnesium and can help with maintaining both your cholesterol and blood pressure.
How to make no-bake granola bars:
- Prepare an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Mix to combine.
- Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared pan and press down.
- Set in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Cut into 8 equal pieces. Enjoy!!
Expert Tips & FAQ:
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for 1 – 2 months. HOT TIP- you can individually wrap the granola bars in plastic wrap to make it easy to grab and go!
Chocolate Chips: We used a combo of white, dark, and butterscotch chips! Have fun and use your favorite chocolate chips or chocolate bar!
Peanut Butter: Use ANY nut butter OR combo of nuts/trail mix that you want. Again, you get to customize it! Try using almond butter, coconut flakes, and dried cranberries – this is a combo that Tori loves!
How do I make this vegan? To make this completely vegan, be sure to use maple syrup in the place of honey and dairy-free chocolate chips!
Tip for Cutting: Cut these into whatever sized pieces you would like, or make them into energy bites!
Other breakfast recipes you’ll love:
- Vegetarian Breakfast Pizza
- Savory Steel Cut Oats
- Vegan Breakfast Casserole
- Low GI Breakfast Under 5-Minutes
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No-Bake Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooking OR rolled oats
- ¾ cup + 2 tbsp peanut butter
- ½ cup mixed nuts OR trail mix
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil softened
- 1 tbsp flaxseeds
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips your choice!
Instructions
- Prepare an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Mix to combine.
- Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared pan and press down.
- Set in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Cut into 8 equal pieces. Enjoy!!
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My kids love these!! We mix up the flavour every week! Our favourite is adding dried blueberries with white chocolate chips 🙂
Olivia thats awesome!! Sounds delicious!
This is a great recipe! It’s so easy to switch out ingredients for your personal taste!
That’s exactly it!! 🙂 thank you
Great basic recipe! You can add whatever you want. Chocolate or white chips, raisins or cranberries. Any nuts! So flexible and delicious!
That’s exactly it! This is just a base, even switch up the nut butters OR drizzle melted chocolate on top 🙂
I followed the recipe almost to the t, except I used less honey, and oh damn!!
Add to your preference always! That’s great to hear Spencer 🙂
What a great recipe!
Thank you Beth!!
I’m going to always keep these on hand – they are the first small item that actually satisfies my hunger, cravings, and desires!
That’s perfect Becky! Great idea!
I have made this recipe many times. I am afraid to let the supply in the jar run dry- I’m obsessed!
Lol! That’s amazing!!