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Easy No-Bake Granola Bars: Best 5-Minute Honey Oat Treat

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These no-bake granola bars come together in about five minutes with simple pantry ingredients. They’re chewy, satisfying, and perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts, post-workout snacks, or lunchbox treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180g) rolled oats
  • ½ cup (170g) honey
  • ½ cup (130g) creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup total optional mix-ins (e.g., mini chocolate chips, dried cranberries, chopped almonds)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches of overhang on two opposite sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups rolled oats and your chosen mix-ins. If using chocolate chips, wait to add them until after the wet mixture has cooled slightly.
  3. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine honey, peanut butter, unsalted butter, and brown sugar. Stir constantly until melted and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Do not let it boil.
  4. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
  5. Pour the warm wet mixture over the oats and mix-ins. Stir thoroughly until every oat is coated.
  6. Let the mixture rest in the bowl for 3-5 minutes to allow oats to absorb moisture.
  7. Transfer mixture to the lined pan. Spread evenly and press down firmly using a flat measuring cup or glass. Press hard to compact.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm. For quicker results, freeze for about 30 minutes.
  9. Once firm, lift the block out using parchment overhang. Place on a cutting board and cut into 12 bars (3 rows by 4 rows) with a sharp knife.

Notes

Let the mixture rest for 3-5 minutes before pressing into the pan to allow oats to absorb moisture, resulting in chewier bars. Press firmly to prevent crumbling. For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil and honey with maple syrup. For nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.

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