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Healthy No-Bake Granola Bars Kids Love

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These healthy no-bake granola bars are a simple, delicious snack made with pantry-friendly ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and honey. Perfect for lunchboxes or after-school treats, they are chewy, satisfying, and free from artificial additives.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two opposite sides. Set aside.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/3 cup honey, and 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Stir frequently until melted and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Alternatively, microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture. Stir until all oats are evenly coated.
  6. Fold in 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press down firmly and evenly using the back of a spatula or a piece of parchment paper.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4 hours or overnight, until firm.
  9. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the block out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and cut into bars (8 large or 12 small).

Notes

Press the mixture firmly into the pan to prevent crumbling. Chill thoroughly for at least 2 hours. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. For nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.

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