DIY No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars
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DIY No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars
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A no-bake, easy chewy granola bar recipe that comes out perfect every time with coconut oil and no refined sugar! Add any nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and spices you want. A perfect back to school snack!
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter
- 1/4 cup honey or other sweetener, such as molasses, agave, etc.
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- other spices/flavors I used 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup nuts/seeds I used 1/2 cup sliced raw almonds, 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, and 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup chopped dried fruit I used chopped dried figs. You can omit the fruit if you want.
Instructions
- Melt coconut oil, honey, salt, and other spices/flavors in a medium saucepan.
- When liquid mixture melts and becomes a bit foamy, turn the heat down to low, add the oats and stir to coat.
- Add the nuts/seeds, and stir to coat.
- Finally, add the dried fruit, and fold in to the mixture.
- Continue cooking on low heat for just a couple minutes (this will soften the ingredients slightly before you cool them, allowing them to stick together better).
- Meanwhile, line a small baking dish (mine measures 6" by 8") with parchment paper or plastic wrap, leaving the sides of the paper/wrap long.
- Add the mixture to the dish; press with the back of a wooden spoon so it is evenly spread out.
- Fold the parchment paper/plastic wrap over the granola so the top is covered (get more if necessary). Press the granola aggressively, so it is as packed as you can make it. I used my grill press, but you can also use a dish or cup, or your hands. Just make sure it is well packed and evenly distributed!
- Place in refrigerator and allow to cool completely- at least two hours, but I recommend overnight.
- Remove granola from parchment paper- it should be in one big block. Cut into 6-8 bars, and wrap individually in plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for about 2 weeks.
Notes
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bar
Calories
308kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
41.4g
(14%)
Protein
6.3g
(13%)
Fat
14.6g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6.9g
(35%)
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Fiber
6.2g
(25%)
Sugar
21.6g
(43%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 41.4g | 14% |
| Protein | 6.3g | 13% |
| Fat | 14.6g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9g | 35% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 6.2g | 25% |
| Sugar | 21.6g | 43% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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