No Bake Granola Bars
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No Bake Granola Bars
Description
No Bake Granola Bars feature a blend of oats, crispy rice cereal, and flaxseed for texture with a sweet syrup of melted butter, honey, and brown sugar. The wet and dry ingredients are combined and pressed firmly into a parchment-lined pan, then chilled to set before cutting. The addition of mini chocolate chips both inside and on top adds a sweet detail to the chewy bars. The recipe involves heating the wet ingredients in the microwave for melting and mixing, then combining with the dry ingredients for ease.
The bars hold together well after pressing and chilling, avoiding crumbliness. They offer a convenient snack that requires no oven time and can be adapted with other mix-ins such as nuts or dried fruit. The use of flaxseed adds a subtle nuttiness and nutrient element.
Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan is key to ensure cohesive bars that slice neatly. The bars are refrigerated before cutting to maintain their shape. They can be stored in an airtight container for about a week and even frozen for longer storage.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups quick oats
- 1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
- 2 Tablespoons Flaxseed ground
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips , or other favorite add-in's
Instructions
- Line 8 or 9’’ square pan with parchment paper, with some paper overhang.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl stir together oats, rice krispies cereal, and flaxseed.
- Microwave Wet ingredients: Add butter, brown sugar and honey to a large microwave safe bowl and cook for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir mixture until butter has melted. Return to microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Carefully remove from microwave and stir in vanilla.
- Combine: Drizzle mixture over dry ingredients, stirring gently until coated evenly. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour mixture into prepared pan, spreading into an even layer.
- Press into pan: Place a small piece of parchment over the mixture (or use lightly greased hands) and press mixture firmly into the pan. This is important so they don't crumble when you cut them. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top and press them gently onto the tops of the bars.
- Refrigerate for about 1-2 hours before pulling up on the parchment paper to remove them from the pan and cut them.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for firmer bars or at room temperature for softer bars.
Notes
- Use salted or unsalted butter; add a pinch of salt if using unsalted to balance sweetness.
- You can substitute coconut oil for butter but reduce microwave heating time to 2 minutes total.
- Add up to 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, coconut, or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor.
- Store granola bars in an airtight container; refrigerate for firmer bars or keep at room temperature for softer texture.
- For longer storage, freeze tightly wrapped bars for up to 2 months, thawing in the fridge or at room temperature before eating.
- Use gluten-free oats and rice cereal to adapt bars for gluten-free diets.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 283IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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