These homemade No-Bake Oat Bars / Granola Bars are an easy, healthier alternative to store-bought granola bars, customized with my favourite ingredients that are both natural and nutritious.
I much prefer making my own homemade oatmeal bars because I can control exactly what I'm putting into them, without any of the artificial additives that store-bought bars often have.
They're deliciously addictive, filling, energizing, and packed with nutrition - making them perfect for breakfast or a mid-day snack whenever you need an energy boost.
They're also perfect for meal prep because of just how incredibly easy they are to make - with no baking or equipment required.
Today, I'll show you how to easily make 4 of my favourite go-to recipes for these no-bake oat bars.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - #1: Classic Oat Bar
2:47 - #2: Chewy Trail Mix Bar
4:17 - #3: Crunchy Oat Bar
5:51 - #4: Chocolate Coconut Protein Bar
7:23 - Outro
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DIRECTIONS:
► Combine and mix all dry ingredients together first
► Combine and mix all wet ingredients with dry ingredients
► Line 8x8 or 9x9 baking tray with parchment paper
► Pour mixture into baking tray, spread evenly
► Press firmly to flatten mixture to remove any air gaps
► Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, then slice into squares or bars
TIPS:
► Customize with your own ingredients (choose your own nuts, seeds, dried fruits, etc)
► To reduce calories, use lower-calorie ingredients that take up space (such as puffed brown rice cereal)
► Cut into whatever shape and size slices you like
► Keep refrigerated until you are ready to eat them; taste best when they are still slightly cold straight from the fridge
STORAGE: Refrigerate in air-tight container for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months
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#1 - CLASSIC OAT BAR
(2950 calories total per 12 bars, or 245 calories per bar)
► Rolled oats (3 cups, 270 g)
► Natural peanut butter (1 cup, 240 g)
► Honey (1/2 cup, 168 g)
► Salt (1/4 tsp, 1 g) - optional
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#2 - CHEWY TRAIL MIX BAR
(3881 calories total per 12 bars, or 323 calories per bar)
Dry ingredients:
► Rolled oats (1.5 cups, 135 g)
► Nuts (1 cup, 125 g) - I use almonds and cashews
► Seeds (1/2 cup, 60 g) - I use pumpkin & sunflower seeds, hemp hearts
► Dried fruits (1/2 cup, 80 g) - I use raisins & dried cranberries
► Chocolate chips (1/4 cup, 60 g)
► Ground cinnamon (1/2 tsp, 1.5 g)
► Salt (1/4 tsp, 1 g)
Wet ingredients:
► Natural peanut butter (3/4 cup, 180 g)
► Honey (1/2 cup, 168 g)
► Coconut oil (2 tbsp, 30 g)
► Vanilla extract (1 tsp, 5 ml)
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#3 - CRUNCHY OAT BAR
With chocolate topping: (2687 calories total per 12 bars, or 224 calories per bar)
Without chocolate topping: (2560 calories total per 12 bars, or 213 calories per bar)
Dry ingredients:
► Brown puffed rice cereal, or rice krispies (1.5 cups, 24 g)
► Rolled oats (1.5 cups, 135 g)
► Chocolate chips (1/4 cup, 60 g)
► Seeds (1/3 cup, 40 g) - I use pumpkin, sunflower, chia seeds
► Salt (1/4 tsp, 1 g)
Wet ingredients:
► Honey (1/2 cup, 168 g)
► Natural peanut butter (1/2 cup, 120 g)
► Coconut oil (2 tbsp, 30 g)
► Vanilla extract (1 tsp, 5 ml)
Chocolate syrup topping (optional):
► Coconut oil (1/2 tsp, 2.5 g)
► Chocolate chips (1.5 tbsp, 22 g)
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#4 - CHOCOLATE COCONUT PROTEIN BAR
(3984 calories total per 12 bars, or 332 calories per bar)
Dry ingredients:
► Protein powder (1 cup, 115 g) - I use unflavoured whey
► Rolled oats (2 cups, 180 g)
► Chocolate chips (1/4 cup, 60 g)
► Seeds (1/4 cup, 30 g) - I use chia seeds & hemp hearts
► Coconut flakes (1/4 cup, 28 g)
► Cocoa powder, unsweetened (1/4 cup, 20 g)
► Salt (1/4 tsp, 1 g)
Wet ingredients:
► Natural peanut butter (1 cup, 240 g)
► Honey (1/2 cup, 168 g)
► Almond milk, unsweetened (2 tbsp, 30 ml)
► Coconut oil (2 tbsp, 30 g)
► Vanilla extract (1 tsp, 5 ml)
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