Description
These Easy Homemade Granola Bars are a delicious, no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter, honey, oats, shredded coconut, and mini chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick snack or breakfast on the go, these chewy and gluten-free bars require minimal ingredients and effort, making them an ideal healthy snack option.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 cup Peanut butter (creamy preferred, chunky optional)
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 2 1/2 cups Old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup Shredded coconut
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup Mini chocolate chips (or any preferred add-ins)
Optional
- 1/4 cup Melted chocolate (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Melt Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Heat in the microwave in 20-second increments until the peanut butter is fully melted. Stir the mixture thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the old fashioned rolled oats and shredded coconut to the peanut butter and honey mixture. Mix vigorously until all the oats and coconut are evenly coated and incorporated.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the mini chocolate chips (or alternate add-ins) evenly throughout the mixture to distribute the chocolate flavor in every bite.
- Prepare Pan and Flatten Mixture: Line an 8×8 inch square pan with wax paper. Transfer the granola mixture into the pan and use your hands or the flat base of a measuring cup to press down the mixture firmly and evenly, ensuring it is tightly packed.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the pan with saran wrap or foil paper and refrigerate for several hours or overnight until the granola mixture is firm enough to cut into bars.
- Cut Bars: Remove chilled mixture from the pan using the wax paper and slice into approximately 10 bars with a sharp knife for clean edges.
- Optional Chocolate Drizzle: If desired, drizzle the bars with melted chocolate and allow it to set and harden before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, enjoy your homemade granola bars as a nutritious snack or breakfast option.
Notes
- Quick and easy no-bake recipe requiring minimal ingredients and prep time.
- Gluten free when using certified gluten-free oats.
- Customize bars by swapping mini chocolate chips with other nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Perfect as a portable snack or a grab-and-go breakfast option.
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
