Healthy Granola Bar Recipe (No bake, Easy)

caitlinbrae — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 01:16:13 +0000

This healthy granola bar recipe is so easy to make, requires zero baking, and is loaded with wholesome ingredients. They are perfect for a grab and go snack, a breakfast treat, or an afternoon snack.

Healthy granola bar recipe

For as long as I can remember, I have always loved making homemade granola bars. They are so easy to whip up, they are loaded with healthy fats and whole grains, and don’t have any added processed ingredients. Plus they are fun to make!

Growing up, my sister and I were always testing granola bar recipes. New weekend, new granola bar recipe – yup, sums up our childhood. Kidding. But seriously, we loved making them (and still do)! Thats why I am surprised I only have one other homemade granola bar recipe on my blog.

These no bake granola bars are simple, healthy, and require zero baking! Definitely check them out if you’re looking for some more recipe inspiration.

Any whooooo, this healthy granola bar recipe is made from a mixture of oats, almond butter and nuts. Check out the ingredients down below!

Why you’ll love this healthy granola bar recipe

They are made with wholesome ingredients.
These homemade granola bars can be made gluten free.
This recipe can be enjoyed as a healthy breakfast bar.
They require zero baking time!

Ingredients in this healthy granola bar recipe

When I was figuring out what type of homemade granola bars I wanted to make, I wanted to keep them simple, yet different. This healthy granola bar recipe has your basic granola bar ingredients but a few different ingredients as well.

Oats: You can use whole oats, quick oats, or gluten free oats

Rice cereal: Use any plain rice cereal or cheerios

Raisins: I love adding raisins because they add an all natural sweetness. You can also use dried cranberries.

Almonds: Mmm almonds, gotta love em. Add a bit of almonds, but feel free to use any nuts you like.

Walnuts: Another one of my favorites! Again, feel free to use any nuts you like!

Honey: Honey adds and all natural sweetness and also helps hold these bars together.

Almond butter: To be honest, I’m a peanut butter gal but I am digging the almond butter in this recipe.

Vanilla extract: Just a splash of vanilla extract to enhance all the flavors.

Cinnamon: Cinnamon also helps enhance all the flavors. Honestly, cinnamon is never a bad idea.

Salt: And just a pinch of salt! Gotta love the sweet and salty combo.

Make your own homemade granola bars

Prep the dry ingredients. Add the oats, cereal, raisins, almonds and walnuts to a large bowl. Set aside.

Mix the wet ingredients: In a small saucepan, over low heat, add the honey, almond butter, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Mix for 1-2 minutes until melted and fully combined. Do not bring to a boil.

Combine. Pour the melted wet ingredients over the dry mixture. Using a spoon or spatula, mix until fully to combined.

Set. Press the mixture into an 8×8 pan lined with parchment paper. Set the pan in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight so they can harden.

Slice and enjoy! Carefully remove the homemade granola bars from the pan using the parchment paper. Slice and enjoy!

Kitchen tools needed for this recipe

These homemade granola bars require minimal supplies!

8×8 pan
Small sauce pan
Large mixing bowl
Spoon or spatula
Standard measuring cups and measuring spoons

How to store these homemade granola bars?

Since these homemade granola bars require zero baking, they need to be stored in the fridge to set. So, I recommend serving them chilled, straight from the fridge, so they hold their shape.

If you love this recipe, try some of these!

If you love this healthy granola bar recipe, give some of these granola recipes a try.

Chocolate Pistachio Granola

Monster Cookie Granola

Easy Granola Recipe (with maple and walnuts)

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