No Bake Granola Bars
No bake granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack that combines chewy oats, sweet honey, and your choice of mix-ins for a quick energy boost. Perfect for busy mornings, school lunches, or as a tasty treat during picnics, these bars are customizable to suit every taste. With minimal prep and cleanup required, you can enjoy a guilt-free indulgence that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup raw honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (raisins or cranberries)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and chia seeds until well combined.
- Fold in dried fruits and chocolate chips evenly.
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly into the pan to create an even layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Remove from the pan using parchment paper edges. Cut into bars or squares as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg