Kashi Golean Granola Snack Bars No Bake
Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, these No-Bake Kashi GoLean Granola Snack Bars are the ultimate healthy snack for busy lifestyles! Made with fiber-rich Kashi GoLean cereal, hearty rolled oats, and creamy almond butter, these bars come together in just 15 minutes—no oven required. A drizzle of honey and a hint of vanilla add natural sweetness, while optional chia seeds provide an extra boost of nutrition. Studded with mini chocolate chips and chewy dried cranberries, these bars strike the perfect balance between indulgence and health. Ideal for meal prep, they keep well in the fridge or freezer, making them a fuss-free, on-the-go snack for school, work, or post-workout refueling.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Kashi GoLean Original Cereal
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.75 cup Almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.33 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds (optional)
- 0.33 cup Dried cranberries (or raisins)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on two sides for easy bar removal. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Kashi GoLean cereal, rolled oats, chia seeds (if using), and salt. Mix thoroughly.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine almond butter and honey. Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring after each, until the mixture is warm and smooth (around 1 minute total).
Stir the vanilla extract into the warm almond butter and honey mixture.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Use a spatula to fold the ingredients together until evenly coated and combined.
Allow the mixture to cool for 2-3 minutes before adding the mini chocolate chips and dried cranberries. Mix gently to distribute without melting the chocolate chips.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or clean hands to press it firmly and evenly into the pan. Ensure the mixture is compacted for the bars to hold their shape.
Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture sets properly.
Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and slice into 12 bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage. Enjoy as a convenient, healthy snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 123.1 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1115 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 480.8 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 98.6 g | 352% | |
| Total Sugars | 205.0 g | ||
| Protein | 132.0 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 799 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 29.5 mg | 164% | |
| Potassium | 2694 mg | 57% | |
*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.
