Grab N Go Crispy Granola Bars
Fuel your busy days with these irresistibly delicious 'Grab N Go Crispy Granola Bars'—a quick and easy recipe that combines wholesome rolled oats, crunchy rice cereal, and a blend of chopped nuts for the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Sweetened naturally with honey and a hint of light brown sugar, these no-bake granola bars are held together with a buttery vanilla glaze and topped with a sprinkle of melt-in-your-mouth mini chocolate chips. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, these bars are perfect as a portable snack, a quick breakfast, or an energy-boosting treat. With simple pantry staples and customizable mix-ins, this recipe is ideal for meal prepping and staying fueled throughout the week. Whether you're packing them in lunchboxes or reaching for one post-workout, these homemade granola bars are a crave-worthy, family-friendly favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment paper with non-stick spray or a little butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, and chopped nuts. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, light brown sugar, and unsalted butter. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble lightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Pour the warm honey mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all of the oats and nuts are well coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using a spatula (or the back of a spoon), press the mixture down firmly and evenly into the pan.
While the mixture is still warm, sprinkle the mini chocolate chips evenly over the top. Gently press them into the granola mixture so they stick.
Allow the granola mixture to cool completely in the pan, about 2 hours at room temperature or 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Once set, use the parchment overhang to lift the granola block out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board and cut it into 12 even bars.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 128.4 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1376 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 416.3 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 190.7 g | ||
| Protein | 59.0 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 279 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 28.4 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 1455 mg | 31% | |
*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.
