Granola bars are a popular snack choice for their convenience and portability, but many store-bought varieties are loaded with sugar and unhealthy fats. Making your own granola bars at home allows you to control the ingredients and create a healthier, more delicious snack. This article will provide you with a recipe for chewy no-bake granola bars that are packed with oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. These bars are a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, making them a satisfying and nutritious snack or breakfast option.
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NO BAKE GRANOLA BARS
Great quick and easy granola bar recipe that kids can make. Perfect to throw in lunches or in your purse for travel. You can also add 1/4 cup wheat germ without changing the consistency. Change up the dried fruit, nuts, and chocolate for different flavors. I generally keep the bars in the refrigerator until I am ready to eat them, but these keep well to take to work or school.
Provided by Jessica Clara Noelle Grant
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, honey, cranberries, chocolate chips, and almonds together in a bowl; press into a 9x11-inch baking dish, using the back of a spatula to press into a flat layer.
- Refrigerate mixture at least 1 hour.
- Cut into 12 bars and wrap each individually in plastic wrap for storage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 108.8 mg, Sugar 28.2 g
CHEWY NO BAKE GRANOLA BARS
These granola bars are easy and delicious. They taste just like the store-bought chewy kind. My husband asks me to make these at least once a week!
Provided by Dana
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Mix rolled oats, steel-cut oats, rice cereal, dried fruit, and almonds together in a large bowl.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add brown sugar, honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk until sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Pour over oat mixture; stir to combine.
- Spread oat mixture into prepared baking dish. Press chocolate chips into top. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 24.7 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
CHEWY NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS
These chewy granola bars were adapted from recipe #73754 from Kittencal. My changes were to add coconut, dates, and walnuts. I also used butterscotch chips in place of chocolate chips. You'll see that your own options are endless - just substitute the ingredients that your family prefers!
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 18 bars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients so they are ready for the hot sugar mixture.
- In a sauce pan, make sugar mixture. Combine brown sugar, corn syrup and optional molasses; bring to a full boil and allow to boil 1 MINUTE. Turn down heat and add peanut butter and vanilla, stirring quickly until smooth.
- Work quickly - pour the hot sugar mixture over dry ingredients and use two wooden spoons to thoroughly combine ingredients. Stir in chips LAST so they don't melt in the hot mixture.
- Press mixture very firmly into prepared pan. Keep pressing down until your bars are dense in order to keep them from crumbling later when you cut them.
- When cool, use a sharp knife to cut into 18 bars (1 cut lengthwise and then 9 cuts across).
Tips:
- Use a large mixing bowl to combine the ingredients, this will make it easier to mix everything together.
- Press the granola mixture firmly into the baking pan, this will help the bars hold together.
- Chill the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting them, this will make them easier to cut and less likely to crumble.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
These chewy no-bake granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for on-the-go. They are made with simple ingredients and are easy to make. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect granola bars every time. So next time you are looking for a healthy snack, try these chewy no-bake granola bars.
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