Description
These Easy No Bake Granola Bars combine nostalgia and convenience, offering a wholesome snack without the hassle of baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup dried fruits (e.g., raisins or cranberries)
- ½ cup mixed nuts (e.g., almonds and walnuts)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of rolled oats and ½ cup of mixed nuts. Stir until evenly mixed.
- In another bowl, mix 1 cup of creamy peanut butter and ½ cup of honey (or maple syrup) until smooth. Microwave for about 20 seconds if too thick.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Fold in ½ cup of dried fruits and ¼ cup of chocolate chips (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and pour the mixture into the pan. Press down firmly and evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to set. Once firm, lift the parchment paper out and cut into bars.
Notes
Ensure the peanut butter is at room temperature for easier mixing. If they seem crumbly, just press them back together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg