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Chewy, No-Bake Homemade Granola Bars

Close-up stack of four chewy homemade granola bars packed with oats, almonds, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
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Make easy, chewy, no-bake homemade granola bars that are naturally sweetened and perfect for a healthy snack or lunchbox addition. These customizable snack bars are family favorites.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup mix-ins (nuts, seeds, chocolate chips, dried fruit)
  • 1/2 cup creamy nut butter (peanut or almond)
  • 1/2 cup liquid sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and your chosen mix-ins.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the nut butter and liquid sweetener until smooth and easily pourable. Do not boil.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  5. Pour the warm liquid mixture over the oat and mix-in combination. Stir well until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use the bottom of a glass or a spatula to pack it down tightly.
  7. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until completely firm.
  8. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the slab from the pan. Cut into 12 or 16 bars.
  9. Store the best homemade granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

  • For a gluten free granola bars option, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
  • To make these 5 ingredient bars, omit the salt and vanilla extract.
  • If you prefer a crispier bar, you can bake this mixture at 350°F for 12-15 minutes before chilling.
  • These are excellent make ahead snacks for quick energy bars.

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