Why you’ll love these no bake granola bars

• No bake granola bars require ZERO baking time!

• These homemade granola bars can be made gluten free by using gluten free oats.

• This recipe is vegan.

• No bake granola bars make the perfect grab and go snack.

• These homemade granola bars are made with wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients needed for homemade healthy granola bars

You will need the below ingredients to make these homemade granola bars.

• oats: Oats are one of the main ingredients in these power bars. Oats are a great source of whole grains and add fiber to these bars.

• almonds: Almonds are one of my favorite nuts to use while baking. For this recipe we will use 1 cup!

• hemp hearts: Hemp hearts add a nutty and crunchy taste to these bars. If you don’t want to use hemp seeds, feel free to substitute in equal parts almonds (or any other seed).

• chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds: All these seeds are rich in nutrients! They add crunchiness and flavor. Feel free to use and substitute any nuts you’d like.

• peanut butter: I love using peanut butter in this recipe. Feel free to use your favorite nut butter.

• maple syrup: Maple syrup adds the perfect amount of sweetness. Feel free to use honey if you prefer.

• coconut oil: Coconut oil helps hold these bars together. For this recipe, I used refined coconut oil so they don’t have a strong coconut taste or smell.

• salt: Salt gives these bars a ‘sweet and salty’ flavor!

• vanilla: Vanilla helps enhance the flavor in these bars.

• chocolate: chocolate is a must! The chocolate drizzle adds the perfect touch to these bars.

How to make these homemade granola bars

Firstly, line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper. Leave parchment paper hanging over the side. This will make it super easy to remove the bars from the pan when they are done.

Add the dry ingredients to a large bowl. Add the oats, almonds, hemp hearts, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds to a high speed blender. Pulse the mixture a few times to give the nuts and oats a light chop. Pour into a large bowl.

Now grab the wet ingredients. In a small pot over medium/low heat, add the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and salt. Mix for about 2 minutes until melted, smooth, and combined.

Combine. Pour the wet peanut butter mixture over the dry oat mixture. Mix until combined and press the mixture into your prepared 8×8 pan in an even layer.

Freeze or refrigerate. Place your pan in the freezer for at least 2 hours. I like to leave mine in the fridge or freezer over night!

Make the chocolate drizzle. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave.

Enjoy! Finally, once the bars have chilled, remove them from the pan using the parchment paper. Slice into 12 bars and drizzle with chocolate.

How to store these homemade healthy granola bars

You can store these homemade healthy granola bars in your fridge for up to a week or keep them in the in the freezer for up to a month.

If you keep them in the freezer, simply let them sit out at room temperature for a couple of minutes. I like storing and eating my bars straight from the freezer.

Other granola recipes you’ll love

If you love these homemade healthy granola bars, definitely try some of my other favorite granola recipes below!

Healthier Monster Cookie Granola

The Best Peanut Butter and Jelly Chex Mix Granola

Classic Maple Walnut Granola (with chocolate, craisins and coconut)

The Most Delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola

The Best Cluster Granola

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No Bake Granola Bars (Simple, Healthy)

No bake granola bars are simple, healthy, and require zero baking! They are made from a mixture of oats, seeds and peanut butter. These bars make the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack. 

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword granola bars, healthy granola bars, power bars

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 hours hours

Servings 12

Calories 240kcal

Equipment

• Blender
• 8×8 pan
• Small pot

Ingredients

• 1 cup oats
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup hemp hearts
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup sun flower seeds
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla

chocolate drizzle

• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

• Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper. Leave some parchment paper hanging over the side so you can easily remove the bars when they are done.
• Now, add the oats, almonds, hemp hearts, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds to your blender. Pulse the mixture a few times until the oats and seeds are lightly chopped. Add the chopped mixture to a large bowl.
• In a small sauce pan over medium heat, add the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and salt. Continue to stir for about two minutes until all the ingredients are smooth and combined.
• Pour the peanut butter mixture over the nuts and seeds and mix until fully combined. Add the mix to the 8×8 pan and press it down in an even layer.
• Place the pan in the freezer for 2-4 hours let it set. You can leave it in the fridge/freezer overnight too. Make the chocolate drizzle by melting the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl.
• Remove the bars from the freezer and carefully cut the bars into 12 pieces. Drizzle each bar with chocolate. I like putting my bars back in the freezer to let the chocolate harden. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg

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