No-Cook Granola Bars
These five-ingredient bars are convenient to have on hand for a quick snack.
They can be delicate, so keep them in the refrigerator and make sure to press them into the pan well. If you do get some crumbles, eat them on their own or add to frozen yogurt for a tasty treat.
Lining the pan with foil makes the mixture easier to remove from the pan before slicing. You can then return them in the foil to the pan to store.
Ingredients
Makes 12 bars
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup trail mix or assorted nuts, seeds and dried fruit
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened or sweetened coconut
Note: You can adapt these bars by using a different kind of nut butter or varying the mix-ins: any combination of nuts, dried fruits, and seeds works well. To make it super easy, use a prepared or packaged nut and dried fruit mix that includes a variety of nuts, seeds, and raisins. (Just make sure it’s fresh and fragrant. If kept too long in a package, the mixture can absorb odors and will eventually turn rancid.) For kids (or adults with a bit of a sweet tooth), add a sprinkling of chocolate chips.
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Add the oats, trail mix, and coconut and stir to combine.
Transfer the mixture to an 8-by-8-inch baking dish lined with aluminum foil. With moistened hands, press down well on the mixture to compact it. Refrigerate for 3 or more hours. Cut into bars and serve immediately or keep refrigerated.
Per serving (one bar)
Calories: 180
Calories from fat: 100
Fat: 11 g
Saturated fat: 2.5 g
Trans fatty acids, total: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3 g
Monounsaturated fat: 4.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 80 mg
Carbohydrate:18 g
Dietary fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 9 g
Protein: 5 g
- Excerpted from
The American Cancer Society New Healthy Eating Cookbook, Fourth Edition
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