No Bake Granola Bars
Do you love homemade granola bars? These healthy no bake granola bars are just 5 ingredients and really easy to make. Perfect for a quick snack or your kids lunchboxes.
Equipment
- 9 x 9 Pan This non-stick 9 x 9" pan is fantastic for making bars and baked oatmeal!
- Glass Mixing Bowls Fantastic for baking, these mixing bowls are microwave safe and great for any ingredients that need heating or melting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter creamy
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- Line a 9 x 9" square pan with either parchment or waxed paper. Set aside.
- To a microwave safe bowl, melt together the peanut butter and honey or syrup for 45-60 seconds. Stir together, then add the vanilla extract. Stir.
- To the peanut butter mixture, stir in the oatmeal, one cup at a time using a rubber scraper or wooden spoon. Mixture will become thick.
- Lastly, add in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips. (Be sure to reserve the final 1/4 cup of chips for the melted chocolate drizzle.)
- Firmly press the granola mixture into the prepared pan. Use the back of a glass or measuring cup to firmly press the granola to the bottom of the pan. Freeze the granola for 1-2 hours, so the granola becomes set for cutting into bars.
- When ready to cut into bars, lift the frozen granola out of the pan from the sides of the paper. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 16 long bars.
- Melt the reserved chocolate chips in the microwave according to package directions - I only needed 30-40 seconds for the 1/4 cup of chocolate chips.
- Drizzle the cut bars with the melted chocolate. Let melted chocolate harden or set to room temperature before enjoying.
Notes
How to Store:
- Freezer: I found the bars keep very well in an airtight container in the freezer. They hold their shape well and are easy to transfer to a lunchbox container to enjoy later. The bars will keep for up to 3 months frozen.
- Refrigerator: The bars also keep well in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They will keep for up to two weeks refrigerated.
- Room temperature: These homemade granola bars will keep in an airtight container at room temperature. As they soften, they become a little crumbly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1, 1"x4.5" barCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 79mgFiber: 3g
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