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Easy No-Bake Granola Bars Recipe with Honey and Almonds for Healthy Snacks

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These easy no-bake granola bars combine honey and toasted almonds for a wholesome, chewy, and crunchy snack perfect for busy mornings or on-the-go.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (135g) rolled oats (old-fashioned preferred)
  • ¾ cup (100g) raw almonds, toasted
  • ⅓ cup (115g) honey (floral variety like wildflower honey recommended)
  • ½ cup (125g) natural peanut butter (unsweetened, no-stir preferred)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • Optional mix-ins: ¼ cup (35g) dried cranberries, chia seeds, flaxseeds, or mini dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread raw almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Alternatively, toast in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Let cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats and toasted almonds. Add any optional mix-ins if using.
  3. In a small saucepan, gently warm honey and peanut butter over low heat, stirring until smooth and combined (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sea salt.
  4. Pour the warm honey-peanut butter mixture over the oats and almonds. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or wooden spoon until all oats are coated.
  5. Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. Transfer mixture into the pan and press down firmly with a spatula or hands (use parchment paper to prevent sticking) until evenly compacted.
  6. Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
  7. Once set, lift the mixture out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into bars or squares of preferred size. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Press the mixture firmly into the pan to help bars hold together. Chill bars for at least 2 hours before cutting to avoid crumbling. If mixture is too sticky, add more oats; if too dry, add a bit more honey or peanut butter. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking when pressing and removing bars. Toasting almonds enhances flavor and texture.

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