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Homemade Granola Bars (No-Bake Recipe)

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Homemade Granola Bars are healthy and made with ingredients you can pronounce. Skip the store-bought bars and make them instead.

This easy no-bake oat bar recipe is perfect for having on hand all the time. Even the kids can have some fun with these DIY snack bars.

Healthy homemade granola bars, no bake recipe.

A healthy snack bar that is vegan-friendly, and can be made gluten-free too.

Which granola bar do you prefer? Crispy, or soft chewy granola bars? I happen to like both.

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How about trail mix snack balls? My grandkids have lots of fun with this recipe.

What I don’t like about store-bought granola bars are all the additives, preservatives, sugars, and ingredients that I don’t have a clue about. Honestly, if I can’t pronounce it, I really don’t want to eat it.

Granola snack bars piled 3 high.

RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these easy homemade granola bars can be found at the bottom of this post.

Hubby and I love to hike and have been enjoying our outdoor treks. On most days, even if we are not hiking, we try to get in a 40-minute walk most days. I always have lots of healthy things to eat to help keep our energy levels up. When you are walking for a few hours, nutrition is key. Hard-boiled eggs, fruits, and veggies are always stocked in the fridge.

Oatmeal in a measuring cup, banana chips and baking dish in the background.

Healthy Granola Bar Ingredients

Simple and nutritious ingredients. Most people already have them in their pantry.

  • Oatmeal (I like large flake)
  • Agave Nectar
  • Peanut Butter
  • Coconut Oil
  • Hemp Hearts
  • Dried Banana Chips
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Protein Powder

There is lots of wiggle room with this recipe. Continue reading, I list great substitutions and ingredient swaps.

Peanut butter getting warmed in a pot.

Making No-Bake Homemade Granola Bars Is Easy

This homemade energy bar recipe is just a combination of the listed ingredients.

  1. Line a baking pan with parchment. This makes it really easy to get the bars out.
  2. Combine all the dry ingredients into a large bowl.
  3. Warm the remaining ingredients in a small pot. You could also heat them in a microwave.
  4. Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  5. Place the mixture into the baking dish. Flatten, and place the dish into the fridge to harden.
  6. After about 1 hour, remove from fridge and cut into bars.
Granola bar mixture in a square dish, ready for the fridge.

Store bars in a sealed container in the fridge. They will last for up to a week, however, these are devoured long before that LOL.

Homemade Granola Bars all cut and ready to eat.

Substitutions/Variations

These healthy protein bars can be made just the way you like.

  • Gluten-free oats can be used for regular oats.
  • You can combine the oats with kamut flakes, spelt flakes or any flaked grains.
  • Honey can be used in place of agave nectar.
  • Peanut butter can be replaced with any type of nut butter.
  • Dried banana chips can be replaced with any dried fruit. Cranberries, Goji berries or dried blueberries would work great.
  • You can add coconut or any other type of nut if you wish.
  • Chocolate chips can be swapped out for dark chocolate.
  • Don’t like protein powder, no problem. You don’t even have to use it. Try a spoonful of cocoa powder instead.
  • Applesauce can replace the coconut oil.
Ready to eat snack bars piled on the table.

FAQ

Why don’t my granola bars stick together?

I have found the best binder to be honey or agave nectar. If you find the combined mixture too dry, add a little more of either to reach the desired consistency.

Can you freeze granola bars?

Absolutely. I like to wrap them individually in plastic. Perfect for pulling out of the freezer when hiking, adding to lunch boxes, or eating on the run. They thaw quickly.

Homemade energy bars with chocolate chips.

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Homemade Granola Bars (No-Bake)

This easy no-bake granola bar recipe is perfect for snacks, lunch boxes or eating on the run.
5 from 70 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: homemade snack bar
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 384kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 3 cups oatmeal (I used large flake)
  • ½ cup agave nectar
  • 1 ½ cups peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • ½ cup hemp hearts
  • 2 ounces banana chips (crushed)
  • 2 ounces chocolate chips
  • 1 ounce chocolate protein powder (or your favourite flavour)
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Instructions

  • Line a square baking dish (8×8 or 9×9) with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add all the dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the peanut butter, agave nectar and coconut oil. Heat until melted and easy to mix. Remove from heat.
  • Pour the warm liquid over the dry ingredients, and combine well.
  • Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Using the bottom of a glass, press to flatten evenly.
  • Place in the fridge to harden. About 1 hour or so.
  • Remove from fridge. Using a sharp knife, cut into bars.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to cut these into smaller bars (especially for the kids). We find this the perfect size to help fuel us for a few hours of hiking. Also, if you use this as breakfast or lunch, this size works well.
Store remaining bars in a sealed container in the fridge.
Feel free to change up any ingredients you like, use other nut butters, and omit protein powder if you wish. You can also use honey in place of agave nectar.
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Comments

  1. Chandice Probst

    These are the perfect afternoon snack especially since we have lots of kids and want healthy options that aren’t too hard to make. Thank you!

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  3. Tristin

    Tried out this recipe because I really love making my kids homemade snacks for school, it is a winner! Love that it’s all healthful ingredients. Thanks for another great recipe Gloria.

    Reply

  6. Elaine

    Perfect granola bars to make at home, that’s for sure. I mean, this recipe is easy to follow and the result is outstanding! What else to wish for?

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  7. Sharon

    These homemade granola bars are so much better than store brought! They are great to make for snacks during the week too.

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  8. Heidy Linn

    I made these Homemade Granola Bars this morning and went to reach for one this evening—POOF, the kids, and husband devoured them. The one I did get to eat was terrific. I guess I have to make a batch and hide them for myself. Sad but true. Have a great day!!!

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  11. Natalie

    I started exercising again, so I need energizing granola snacks like this to boost me up after workouts. I’m going to make these bars. They sound healthy and yummy!

    Reply

  14. Julie

    I made these for my sons to take on a car trip and everyone loved them! So perfect and tasty. This one is a keeper for sure.

    Reply

  15. Claudia Lamascolo

    My grandson loved these and has asked me more than once to make them. Super easy delicious and never a need to buy them ever again! thanks for sharing you fantastic recipe.

    Reply

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