Healthy No Bake Granola Bars

Healthy no bake granola bars take just 10 minutes to prep and are so chewy and delicious! They're great for an anytime of day healthy snack.

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I am a tad bit obsessed with my ultimate homemade granola bars, which really are the best ever.

I've made those on repeat for YEARS, including the day after I came home from the hospital after giving birth to my second child. Couldn't go without.

BUT. Sometimes you want an easier, no-fuss and especially no oven recipe to satisfy those granola bar needs.

Particularly in summertime, which gets awfully hot here in the South.

And so, enter these healthy no bake granola bars, which are chewy and perfectly sweet and just awesome for an afternoon pick-me-up.

They've got a bit of peanut butter and chocolate, which is one of my favorite combos, and they have a great soft and chewy texture.

(You might also love these chocolate peanut butter energy balls for another no-bake healthy snack.)

And they set up and hold together so well. You can grab one to go or have a quiet moment and savor.

I also love having the opportunity to partner with Bob's Red Mill again this year. They are dedicated to quality ingredients and it's an employee-owned company. They've also been giving back so much amid these uncertain times. They ran a contest to support restaurants across the US with big gifts to help offset the financial impact of having to close down and reduce their business.

I'm all about supporting a company like that. ❤️

OK, let's get to (not) baking.

Recipe Notes:

Set up timing: While these are no-bake, they do need about 2 hours of time to sit in the refrigerator to set up so they stay together. Please plan accordingly.

Peanut butter: I use peanut butter but you can substitute almond butter if you prefer.

Butter/oil: Melted butter or coconut oil will work. You could also use canola oil.

Sweetener: Honey or maple syrup will work for the sweetener.

Chia seeds are called for in the recipe, but I think flax seeds would work too. They add a boost of nutrition without affecting the flavor.

If you don't have either, I've also skipped them and used an extra ¼ cup each of the oats and crispy rice cereal. Works just fine. Oh and any brand of crispy rice cereal is fine for these.

As is, these granola bars are gluten-free, egg-free and can be dairy-free. These can also easily be made vegan if needed.

How to make vegan no bake granola bars:

Follow the recipe with these modifications:

• Use melted coconut oil in place of the butter
• Choose maple syrup instead of honey
• Use a vegan chocolate chip

Also, if you don't have a house full of hungry kids who want snacks all day long, you can make a half batch of this recipe.

Just halve all of the ingredients and use an 8x4 bread pan instead of the 8x8 pan. After they set up in the fridge, you can slice into 6 bars. Everything else is the same.

And while these do need to be kept cold, they can travel well. You can throw one in your bag (wrapped in plastic wrap or in a snack size ziploc bag) and enjoy it on the go. (Note, they will start to soften and fall apart a bit after an hour or in high heat so it's best to enjoy before then.)

I hope you give these a try for an easy, delicious homemade granola bar that's perfect for summertime.

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn

P.S. If you love this recipe, check out my healthy breakfast bars. They're also no bake, just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to put together!