Homemade Cliff Bars No Bake
Satisfy your snack cravings with these delicious and wholesome Homemade Clif Bars that require no baking! Made with pantry staples like rolled oats, crisped rice cereal, and your choice of peanut butter or almond butter, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option. Bursting with mini chocolate chips, dried fruits, and optional chia seeds for an added nutritional boost, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Perfectly chewy and endlessly customizable, these energy-packed bars are ideal for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or an on-the-go treat. With no oven required, they’re as easy to make as they are to enjoy—simply mix, press, and chill!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Crisped rice cereal
- 0.75 cup Peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 0.5 cup Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
- 0.25 cup Dried fruits (e.g., cranberries, raisins, or chopped apricots)
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, crisped rice cereal, mini chocolate chips, dried fruits, chia seeds (if using), and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until they are smooth and easily pourable. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the melted peanut butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to mix until all the ingredients are well-coated and stick together.
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to make it easier to remove the bars later.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly using the back of a spoon or your hands to form an even layer.
Refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours or until the mixture is set and firm.
Once set, use the parchment overhang to lift the entire block out of the dish. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 10 equal-sized bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.9 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.1 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1960 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 433.1 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.1 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 196.0 g | ||
| Protein | 89.6 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 41.5 mg | 231% | |
| Potassium | 2733 mg | 58% | |
*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.
