How to Make Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Granola bars are a beloved snack for many people, providing a convenient and delicious way to fuel up on the go. While store-bought granola bars are convenient, they often contain unnecessary additives and preservatives. Luckily, making your own granola bars at home is easier than you might think, and the results are often far more delicious and nutritious.

If you're looking for a simple and satisfying granola bar recipe that doesn't require any baking, then you're in luck. These chew...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup steel-cut oats
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal
  • ½ cup chopped mixed dried fruit
  • ½ cup chopped almonds
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen granola bars

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix rolled oats, steel-cut oats, rice cereal, dried fruit, and almonds together in a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add brown sugar, honey, and vanilla. Whisk until sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Pour over oat mixture; stir to combine.
  • Spread oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press chocolate chips into the top. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Sliced chilled granola mixture into 24 bars.
  • Nutrition

    119 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 25mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 74mg