Description
Soft and chewy no-bake granola bars made with oats, nut butter, and sweeteners, perfect for a healthy, grab-and-go snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter (such as peanut butter or almond butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup dried fruits (e.g., cranberries or raisins)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and nut butter. Stir continuously until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, dried fruits, and nuts or seeds if using.
- Pour the warm honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then fold in chocolate chips to prevent melting.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish and press down firmly using a spatula or parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours, or until firm.
- Lift from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into bars.
Notes
- Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Add shredded coconut or chia seeds for extra texture.
- Drizzle melted dark chocolate on top for a dessert-style treat.
- Mix in protein powder for a post-workout snack boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg