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Ultimate 15-Minute No Bake Chewy Granola Bars

A close-up of a thick, chewy no bake granola bars piece topped with chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
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Make simple, chewy granola bars without turning on your oven. These bars are perfect for quick meal prep and grab-and-go snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup). Microwave for 30 to 45 seconds until softened and easily stirrable.
  3. Stir the vanilla extract into the warm mixture until smooth.
  4. Add the rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, flaxseed, chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and salt to the bowl.
  5. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the binder.
  6. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a spatula or a piece of wax paper to compact it well.
  7. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until completely firm.
  8. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 12 even bars.

Notes

  • For firmer bars, chill them in the refrigerator before cutting.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Substitute dried fruit or nuts based on what you have available.

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