No-Bake Granola Bars (Print Version)
Soft, chewy bars packed with oats, nuts, and fruit. Perfect for a speedy, nutritious snack any time.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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200 g rolled oats (certified gluten-free if required)
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240 g nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
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110 ml honey (or maple syrup for vegan preparation)
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2.5 ml vanilla extract
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1.25 ml salt
→ Mix-ins
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50 g mini chocolate chips
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30 g chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
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30 g dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, or apricots)
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10 g shredded coconut (optional)
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8 g chia seeds or flaxseed (optional)
# Steps:
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Line a 20x20 cm baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides for easy removal.
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In a large mixing bowl, add rolled oats and salt. Stir to distribute evenly.
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In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, gently heat nut butter and honey (or maple syrup) for 30–45 seconds until pourable. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Pour the warm nut butter mixture over the oat mixture. Stir thoroughly until all oats are coated.
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Fold in selected mix-ins such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, coconut, and seeds until evenly distributed.
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Transfer mixture into the prepared pan. Press down very firmly with a spatula or the back of a measuring cup to compact and level the surface.
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the mixture is fully set.
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Lift the chilled slab out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut evenly into 12 bars with a sharp knife.
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Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for optimal freshness.
# Notes:
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For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and select dairy-free chocolate chips.
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Sunflower seed butter may be used to make the bars nut-free.
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Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of cinnamon or a tablespoon of cocoa powder.
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Bars can be individually wrapped to maintain freshness for grab-and-go convenience.