Description
These Homemade No Bake Granola Bars are simple, nourishing, and forgiving. They solve morning madness, are customizable for picky eaters, and require zero oven time. Perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup Honey
1/2 cup Creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup Mini chocolate chips (optional)
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (pure is best)
1/4 teaspoon Salt (a pinch)
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting
- Combine honey and peanut butter in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and well combined
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and salt
- Pour the warm mixture over the oats in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until every oat is coated
- Fold in the chocolate chips. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press down firmly and evenly using a flat-bottomed glass for best results
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Then, lift the block out using the parchment paper. Slice into bars
Notes
Pressing the mixture firmly is critical to prevent crumbling. Use a heavy object or slightly damp hands.
Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick oats, for the best texture.
Do not skip refrigeration time; it allows the bars to set properly.
Let bars sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before cutting to prevent cracking.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze individually wrapped for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 55 mg (estimated based on 1/4 tsp salt per 16 bars)
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g (estimated from peanut butter and chocolate chips)
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g (estimated)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: granola bars, no bake, homemade, healthy snack, kid-friendly