Chewy No Bake Granola Bars
Satisfy snack cravings with these irresistible Chewy No Bake Granola Bars—a simple, no-fuss recipe perfect for busy lifestyles! Packed with wholesome old-fashioned rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, nutty peanut butter (or almond butter), and naturally sweetened with honey, these granola bars strike the perfect balance of chewy and crunchy. A touch of brown sugar and vanilla adds richness, while optional add-ins like mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit let you customize to your heart’s content. Best of all, this no-bake recipe comes together in just 10 minutes and sets beautifully in the refrigerator. Perfect as a grab-and-go breakfast, a midday snack, or even a kid-approved lunchbox treat, these homemade granola bars are as versatile as they are delicious. They're easy to store for days on end, making healthy snacking both convenient and satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.33 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.25 cup dried fruit (optional, chopped)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned rolled oats and crispy rice cereal. If you're adding chopped nuts or dried fruit, stir them in as well.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, peanut butter, and brown sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and starts to bubble lightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or wooden spoon until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly for 1-2 minutes, then gently fold in the mini chocolate chips. Be careful not to let the chocolate chips melt completely.
Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving excess hanging over the edges for easy removal later. Transfer the granola mixture to the pan and press it down firmly and evenly with the back of a spatula or your hands (you can lightly grease your hands or spatula to prevent sticking).
Refrigerate the pan for at least 1-2 hours, or until the granola bars are firm and set.
Once set, use the parchment paper to lift the granola bars out of the pan. Place them on a cutting board and cut into 12 equal bars.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 96.5 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1300 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 439.9 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 207.6 g | ||
| Protein | 66.3 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 26.2 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 2068 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
