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No-Bake Granola Bars


  • Author: Elena Contis
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 granola bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These easy no-bake granola bars can be made in 5 minutes using 6 ingredients and are completely customizable. They're perfect to meal prep while also being refined sugar-free and naturally gluten-free.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups quick-cooking or rolled oats*
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave
  • 3/4 cup nut-butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional add-ins:

  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup dried fruit
  • 1/4 cup nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans, etc.), roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower, pepita, hemp, or chia seeds

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients (oats, cinnamon, and salt).
  2. Add the wet ingredients (maple syrup, nut butter, and vanilla extract) as well as any optional ingredients and stir until well incorporated. Today, I decided to add mini chocolate chips, sliced almonds, and hemp seeds to my granola bars.
  3. Transfer the mixture to an 8x8 baking pan lined with parchment paper. Place another piece of parchment paper over top and use the bottom of a glass to pack down the mixture into an even layer.
  4. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the mixture to set before slicing them into 8 bars.
  5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator (for firmer granola bars) or on the countertop (for chewier granola bars) for up to a week.

Notes

You can use quick-cooking oats or rolled oats for this recipe. If you like a more tender granola bar then opt for quick-cooking oats, or if you like a little more texture use rolled oats.

You can add as little or as many of the optional ingredients as you'd like! I typically like to choose 2-3 and mix them in.

  • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 granola bar
  • Calories: 201
  • Sugar: 7.1g
  • Sodium: 77mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 3.2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg