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Easy No Bake Homemade Granola Bars

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Crunchy, chewy, and naturally sweet granola bars made without baking, perfect for a quick, wholesome snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (180g)
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds (60g)
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (30g)
  • 1/3 cup honey (120ml)
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (125g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
  • 2 tbsp flaxseed meal (14g) (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins (50g) (optional)

Instructions

  1. Toast the oats, chopped almonds, and sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. (Optional)
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine natural peanut butter and honey. Warm in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or gently on the stove until softened, then stir until smooth.
  3. Add vanilla extract and sea salt to the peanut butter and honey mixture and mix well.
  4. Stir in flaxseed meal if using.
  5. Add the toasted oat and nut mixture to the wet ingredients. Add dried cranberries or raisins if desired. Stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
  6. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. Transfer the mixture to the pan and press firmly but evenly to about 1-inch thickness.
  7. Chill the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  8. Lift the chilled block out using the parchment paper and cut into bars or squares with a sharp knife. Clean the knife between cuts by running it under hot water and drying.

Notes

Toasting oats and nuts is optional but adds flavor. Warm peanut butter and honey for easier mixing. Press firmly but not too hard to avoid dense bars. Chill thoroughly for best cutting results. Use parchment paper for easy removal. If bars are crumbly, press firmer or chill longer. For vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup and use vegan nut butter.

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