Healthy No-Bake Granola Bars
With the recent MadeGood Granola Bars Recall FDA, making your own granola bars at home ensures a safe, healthy, and delicious snack. These no-bake granola bars are packed with wholesome ingredients, making them a perfect grab-and-go treat!
Equipment
- 8x8-inch Baking Pan (for shaping the granola bars)
- Large Mixing Bowl (to mix dry ingredients)
- Microwave-Safe Bowl (to warm the nut butter mixture)
- Spatula (for mixing and pressing the mixture into the pan)
- Sharp Knife (for cutting bars after setting)
- Parchment Paper (to line the baking pan for easy removal)
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Crispy brown rice cereal
- ½ cup Nut butter peanut, almond, or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option
- ⅓ cup Honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup Mini chocolate chips or chopped dried fruits for variation
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
Gather Your Ingredients
- Assemble all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats and crispy brown rice cereal.
- Stir until well mixed.
Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt.
- Microwave for 20 seconds if needed to soften the mixture.
Stir Together
- Pour the nut butter mixture over the dry ingredients.
- Stir with a spatula until everything is evenly coated.
Add the Goodies
- Fold in chocolate chips or dried fruits to the mixture.
Shape the Bars
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to ensure the bars hold their shape.
Refrigerate
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to set.
Cut and Store
- Lift the granola slab out using parchment paper.
- Cut into 12 bars and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
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Notes
Make it vegan: Use maple syrup instead of honey.
For extra crunch: Add ¼ cup chopped nuts or seeds.
Storage Tip: Wrap individual bars in parchment paper for easy grab-and-go snacks.
For extra crunch: Add ¼ cup chopped nuts or seeds.
Storage Tip: Wrap individual bars in parchment paper for easy grab-and-go snacks.