Print

Ultimate Easy No Bake Granola Bars: Chewy, Healthy & Ready in Minutes

A stack of homemade no bake granola bars made with oats, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips, resting on a marble surface.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make these chewy, homemade granola bars without turning on your oven. This easy no bake granola bars recipe uses simple pantry staples for a healthy grab and go snack perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or other nut butter)
  • 2/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup mix-ins (e.g., chopped nuts, dried fruit, mini chocolate chips)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 30 to 45 seconds until the mixture is smooth and easily stirrable.
  3. Stir the vanilla extract and salt into the warm peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
  4. Add the rolled oats and your chosen mix-ins to the bowl. Stir well until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated with the binding mixture.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press the mixture down firmly and evenly into the pan using the back of a spatula or another piece of parchment paper. Pressing firmly helps the bars hold together.
  6. Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until completely set.
  7. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the block of granola out of the pan. Cut into 12 to 16 bars.
  8. Store the no bake bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

  • For a firmer bar, slightly increase the amount of nut butter or reduce the liquid sweetener by one tablespoon.
  • You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for variety.
  • For a richer flavor, lightly toast the rolled oats in a dry skillet before mixing, but allow them to cool completely first.
  • These are excellent for kid friendly snacks; use mini chocolate chips for the best texture.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://mistyplate.com/no-bake-granola-bars-recipe-easy-chewy-snack/