NO-BAKE OAT BARS » 4 Easy Granola Energy Bars for Healthy Breakfast or Snacks

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Homemade No-Bake Oat Bars Collection

Introduction

These homemade No-Bake Oat Bars are an easy and healthier alternative to store-bought granola bars. They are customizable with your favorite natural and nutritious ingredients. Making your own bars allows you to control every ingredient, ensuring no artificial additives, and resulting in a delicious, energizing, and wholesome snack. Perfect for breakfast, a mid-day snack, or as part of a meal prep routine due to their ease of preparation with no baking involved.


Classic Oat Bar

Ingredients

  • 🥣 3 cups (270 g) Rolled oats
  • 🥜 1 cup (240 g) Natural peanut butter
  • 🍯 1/2 cup (168 g) Honey
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp (1 g) Salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the peanut butter and honey until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated.
  4. Line an 8x8 baking tray with parchment paper.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly in the tray and press firmly to ensure it's compact.
  6. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  7. Cut into 12 bars and enjoy!

Chewy Trail Mix Bar

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 🥣 1.5 cups (135 g) Rolled oats
  • 🌰 1 cup (125 g) Mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, cashews)
  • 🌱 1/2 cup (60 g) Mixed seeds (e.g., pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, hemp hearts)
  • 🍇 1/2 cup (80 g) Dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries)
  • 🍫 1/4 cup (60 g) Chocolate chips
  • 🍂 1/2 tsp (1.5 g) Ground cinnamon
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp (1 g) Salt
    Wet Ingredients:
  • 🥜 3/4 cup (180 g) Natural peanut butter
  • 🍯 1/2 cup (168 g) Honey
  • 🥥 2 tbsp (30 g) Coconut oil
  • 🍦 1 tsp (5 ml) Vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. In another bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Blend the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until well mixed.
  4. Line an 8x8 baking tray with parchment paper.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly, pressing it firmly to remove air gaps.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
  7. Slice into 12 bars.

Crunchy Oat Bar

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 🍚 1.5 cups (24 g) Puffed brown rice cereal
  • 🥣 1.5 cups (135 g) Rolled oats
  • 🍫 1/4 cup (60 g) Chocolate chips
  • 🌱 1/3 cup (40 g) Seeds (e.g., pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds)
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp (1 g) Salt
    Wet Ingredients:
  • 🍯 1/2 cup (168 g) Honey
  • 🥜 1/2 cup (120 g) Natural peanut butter
  • 🥥 2 tbsp (30 g) Coconut oil
  • 🍦 1 tsp (5 ml) Vanilla extract
    Optional Chocolate Topping:
  • 🥥 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Coconut oil
  • 🍫 1.5 tbsp (22 g) Chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix honey, peanut butter, coconut oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
  3. Mix wet and dry ingredients thoroughly.
  4. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and flatten the mixture securely.
  5. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  6. If desired, melt chocolate topping ingredients and drizzle over the bars.
  7. Cut into 12 bars.

Chocolate Coconut Protein Bar

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 💪 1 cup (115 g) Protein powder
  • 🥣 2 cups (180 g) Rolled oats
  • 🍫 1/4 cup (60 g) Chocolate chips
  • 🌱 1/4 cup (30 g) Seeds (e.g., chia, hemp hearts)
  • 🥥 1/4 cup (28 g) Coconut flakes
  • 🍫 1/4 cup (20 g) Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp (1 g) Salt
    Wet Ingredients:
  • 🥜 1 cup (240 g) Natural peanut butter
  • 🍯 1/2 cup (168 g) Honey
  • 🥛 2 tbsp (30 ml) Unsweetened almond milk
  • 🥥 2 tbsp (30 g) Coconut oil
  • 🍦 1 tsp (5 ml) Vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine all dry ingredients in one bowl.
  2. Mix peanut butter, honey, almond milk, coconut oil, and vanilla extract in another bowl until smooth.
  3. Blend wet and dry ingredients together.
  4. Line an 8x8 baking tray and disperse the mixture, pressing firmly.
  5. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  6. Cut into 12 bars and serve.

Tips:

  • Customize with your nuts, seeds, and dried fruits for a personal touch.
  • Keep bars refrigerated till consumption for best taste and texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: None

Total Time: 10 minutes + refrigeration

Equipment: Mixing bowls, spatula, 8x8 baking tray, parchment paper




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