No Bake Granola Bars
Say goodbye to store-bought snacks with these irresistibly simple No Bake Granola Bars! Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, natural peanut butter, and honey, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between chewy and crunchy. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time—no oven required—these customizable bars can be tailored to your taste with optional mix-ins like chopped nuts, dried fruit, or mini chocolate chips. Ideal for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or midday cravings, these homemade granola bars are a healthy grab-and-go snack perfect for the entire family. Plus, they store wonderfully in the fridge for up to a week, making meal prep a breeze!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 0.5 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.25 cup dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and crispy rice cereal. Stir to combine evenly.
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until slightly melted. Stir well to combine.
Add the vanilla extract to the peanut butter and honey mixture and mix thoroughly.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Stir well until all the oats and cereal are evenly coated and sticky.
If desired, gently fold in mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit at this stage.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press it down firmly and evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon. Ensure the mixture is packed tightly to help the bars hold their shape.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until the bars are firm.
Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the granola bars out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and slice into 12 even bars.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.9 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1774 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 424.4 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.6 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 172.1 g | ||
| Protein | 100.7 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 29.3 mg | 163% | |
| Potassium | 2659 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.
