No-Bake Tropical Granola Bars
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
12 granola bars, one 8x8-inch pan
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Calories
171 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
No-Bake Tropical Granola Bars
Description
No-Bake Tropical Granola Bars bring together quick-cook oats and crisp Rice Krispies mixed with chewy tropical dried fruits. The binding syrup, melted from butter, brown sugar, and honey to a bubbling stage, ensures the bars set firmly when chilled. Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan before freezing creates a compact, even bar with a balanced texture of chewy and crisp components. These bars are portable and convenient for snacking without any baking required.
The tropical fruit adds a distinctive sweet and tangy note that blends with the caramel-like syrup and nutty oats. The use of quick-cook oats, instead of larger rolled oats, helps the bars to hold together better. Once assembled and firmly pressed, the bars are chilled in the freezer to set properly before slicing and serving.
This recipe suits anyone seeking a sweet, no-bake snack bar with tropical flavors and a satisfying texture. The bars can be kept chilled and are ideal for on-the-go snacking or a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cup oats do not use old-fashioned whole-rolled oats; too large and bars will not hold together, quick-cook
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal or similar generic
- 1 cup tropical dried fruit medley diced into small pieces (mine contained pineapple, mandarins, mangoes, and coconut)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- To a large microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, brown sugar, honey, and heat on high power for 60 to 90 seconds, or until butter has melted and ingredients can be whisked smooth.
- Return bowl to microwave and heat on high power for 1 minute. Stop and whisk.
- Return bowl to microwave and heat on high power for 1 minute. Mixture should be bubbling. If you’ve ever made caramel sauce, it looks like the beginning stages of caramel. You want the mixture to be bubbling to ensure that the bars hold together upon cooling. If yours isn’t bubbling, return bowl to microwave and heat for another 30 to 60 seconds, or until bubbling.
- Add the oats, Rice Krispies, dried fruit, salt, and stir to combine.
- Turn mixture out into prepared pan, hard-packing it with a spatula so form an even, smooth, flat layer. Make sure to really press it down firmly and compactly.
- Freeze for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until bars have set, and slice into bars. I wrap each bar in plasticwrap and store them in a gallon-sized ziptop bag in the fridge for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. I have not tried storing the bars at room temp for longer than a few hours.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12granola bars, one 8x8-inch pan
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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