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Easy No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars for Quick Snacking

A stack of square no bake granola bars topped with mini chocolate chips, sitting on a light-colored plate.
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Make these simple, chewy granola bars without turning on your oven. This recipe uses common pantry ingredients for a healthy, grab-and-go snack perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mix-ins (e.g., chocolate chips, dried fruit, chopped nuts)
  • 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. Lightly grease the paper if needed.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and butter (or coconut oil). Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Do not let it boil.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until combined.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and crispy rice cereal.
  5. Pour the warm binder mixture over the oat and cereal mixture. Stir well until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. Fold in your chosen mix-ins, such as chocolate chips or dried fruit.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking 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 their shape.
  8. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until completely set.
  9. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the block of granola out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board and slice into 12 or 16 bars.
  10. Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week for the best chewy texture.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, substitute maple syrup for honey.
  • If you prefer a firmer bar, reduce the honey slightly or add 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal to the dry ingredients.
  • You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a different flavor profile.

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