Description
These Easy Homemade Granola Bars are no-bake, chewy, and packed with peanut butter and chocolate chips for a delicious snack or breakfast on the go. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients and naturally gluten-free, these bars are perfect for a quick energy boost without any oven time.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1/2 cup Honey
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups Old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup Shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup Mini chocolate chips (or any other add-ins of your choice)
Optional
- 1/4 cup Melted chocolate (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Melt Peanut Butter and Honey: In a microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Heat in the microwave in 20-second increments until the peanut butter has fully melted. Stir the mixture until it becomes smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats and shredded coconut to the melted peanut butter and honey mixture. Stir thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Mix in Chocolate Chips: Stir in the mini chocolate chips or your preferred add-ins, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the granola mixture into an 8×8 inch square pan lined with wax paper. Spread the mixture evenly.
- Press the Mixture Down: Use your hands or the flat bottom of a measuring cup to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan, compacting it tightly.
- Refrigerate: Cover the pan with plastic wrap or foil, then refrigerate overnight or until the granola mixture firms up completely.
- Cut into Bars: Remove the chilled granola from the pan and use a sharp knife to cut it into 10 bars.
- Optional Chocolate Drizzle: If desired, drizzle each bar with melted chocolate. Let the chocolate set and harden before serving.
Notes
- Quick and easy no-bake recipe perfect for snacks or breakfast.
- Gluten free and customizable with your favorite add-ins like nuts or dried fruits.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture or chunky for added crunch.
- Refrigeration time can be adjusted but chilling overnight ensures bars firm up properly.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
