No Bake Chewy Granola Bars
Indulge in a hassle-free snack with these No Bake Chewy Granola Bars, a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients and irresistible textures. Bursting with rolled oats, creamy almond butter, sweet honey, crunchy nuts, and chewy dried fruit, these bars are naturally sweetened and customizable to your taste. Perfect for busy mornings or mid-day cravings, this no-bake recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, requiring zero oven time. A touch of vanilla and a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips add the perfect finishing flavor notes. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or need a grab-and-go snack, these granola bars are a nutritious and delicious choice for the whole family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 0.5 cup dried fruit (e.g., cranberries, raisins)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to make it easier to lift out the bars later.
In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, chopped nuts, and dried fruit. Stir to combine.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the almond butter and honey. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir until smooth. If needed, microwave for an additional 10-15 seconds.
Stir the vanilla extract and salt into the almond butter and honey mixture.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir well until everything is fully coated and combined.
Let the mixture cool slightly, then gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press it firmly into an even layer, using the back of a spoon or a spatula.
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Once firm, use the overhanging parchment paper to lift the mixture out of the baking dish. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 12 bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3798 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 190.7 g | 244% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 616 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 475.5 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.1 g | 190% | |
| Total Sugars | 297.9 g | ||
| Protein | 96.3 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 935 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 3128 mg | 67% | |
*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.
