Healthy & No Bake Chocolate Granola Oat Bar Bites Recipe
These Healthy & No Bake Chocolate Granola Oat Bar Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack that combines creamy nut butter, honey, oats, and chocolate chips into easy-to-make bars. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a sweet treat without the guilt, these bars require no baking and are ready in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup favorite nut butter (peanut butter or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup honey (local honey preferred, e.g., Byler’s Bee Farm Honey)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats or gluten free oats (not quick oats)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (mini chips recommended; Enjoy Life brand used)
Optional Add-Ins
- Raisins or any dried fruits
- Nuts
Instructions
- Melt Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter or coconut oil, nut butter, and honey. Microwave until completely melted, then stir well to combine the mixture smoothly.
- Add Oats: Pour the old-fashioned oats into the melted mixture and combine thoroughly, ensuring all oats are coated.
- Incorporate Coconut and Chocolate: Stir in the unsweetened flaked coconut and chocolate chips until the mixture is evenly coated and the chips are distributed throughout.
- Transfer to Pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan (for thinner bars) or a 9×5-inch loaf pan (for thicker bars) with foil or parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the pan and spread it evenly.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the pan for 30 to 45 minutes to allow the bars to set properly and firm up.
- Cut and Serve: Once chilled, lift the mixture out of the pan using the foil edges, place it on a cutting board, and cut into desired bar sizes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use old-fashioned oats for the best texture; avoid quick oats as they can make the bars mushy.
- Substitute coconut oil with unsalted butter depending on your preference or dietary needs.
- Mini chocolate chips work better for even distribution and easier cutting.
- Add-ins like nuts or dried fruit can be mixed in for extra texture and flavor.
- Store bars in the refrigerator to keep them firm and fresh.
- For vegan option, use coconut oil in place of butter and ensure honey substitute like maple syrup.
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