CHEWY NO-BAKE GRAIN AND OAT BARS

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These easy to make, customizable bars are packed with enough virtuous things that you might almost forget they're dessert. Pack them in lunches, take them on road trips, or serve them for family movie nights-everyone will be happy.

Provided by Liesel Davis

Categories     Bon Appétit     snack     Granola     Oat     Butter     Breakfast     Honey     Nut     Vanilla

Yield Makes 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more
4 cups mixed unsweetened puffed grain cereal (such as corn, rice, kamut, and/or millet)
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups dried fruit, nuts, seeds, unsweetened shredded coconut or coconut flakes, and/or chocolate chips, chopped if large
1/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup creamy nut butter (such as cashew, almond, or peanut)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Butter a 13x9" baking dish. Toss puffed cereals, oats, and dried fruits, nuts, seeds and/or coconut (all mix-ins except chocolate chips) in a large bowl with your hands to evenly distribute.
  • Bring brown sugar, honey, salt, and 4 Tbsp. butter to a boil in a small saucepan and let cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in nut butter and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over puffed rice mixture and stir with a large rubber spatula until everything is evenly coated. If using chocolate chips, let mixture cool about 5 minutes before mixing in.
  • Scrape mixture into prepared dish and press and compact down into an even layer with buttered hands. Let cool at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
  • Do Ahead
  • Bars can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

Mrs Jerzey
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I had some trouble getting the bars to set properly, but they still tasted good.


Aiden Torness
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still a good option for a quick and easy snack.


Bloch Bloch
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a hit. They're a great addition to any lunchbox or snack bag.


Fece Book
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These bars are a great source of fiber and protein, which makes them a filling and satisfying snack.


Nvi Winfrey
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I love that these bars are no-bake, so I can make them even when I'm short on time.


Kafayat Tinuola Etimiri
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover oats and grains.


Frederick Nwinia
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I'm always looking for healthy snacks that my kids will actually eat, and these bars fit the bill perfectly. They're made with wholesome ingredients and they taste great.


Soof Oad
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These bars are the perfect balance of chewy and crunchy. The oats and grains give them a great texture, and the honey and peanut butter add just the right amount of sweetness.


Jalen _2o9
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


zaghum abbas
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These grain and oat bars were a hit with my family! They're chewy, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients. I especially love that they're no-bake, so they're perfect for a quick and easy snack or dessert.