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Healthy cereal bars with chocolate chips and drizzle

Healthy Granola Bars

This healthy granola bar recipe is quick and easy, and perfect for involving children in the kitchen. It is no-bake with no necessary chopping. As a result, there will be no dangers for those starting out with culinary escapades. These bars are also incredibly versatile, so you and your family can feel free to make them to your tastes.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Cereal Bar, Healthy Granola Bar Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Servings 20 granola bars
Calories 169 kcal
Author Regina | Leelalicious

Ingredients

  • 3 cups quick oats
  • 3 cups puffed rice cereal
  • 3/4 cup liquid natural sweetener honey, maple syrup, agave nectar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • optional add-ins: chocolate chips dried fruit, nuts, seeds
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Instructions

  1. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper or a reusable baking mat. Any overhang will make removal from the pan much easier.
  2. In a large bowl combine the quick oats and puffed rice cereal; along with any optional add-ins you might like (but add any chocolate chips later only).
  3. In a small saucepan melt the coconut oil and your liquid sweetener of choice on medium-low heat. Once bubbling, turn heat down to low and simmer for at least 1 minute.
  4. Then add in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir to melt and combine.
  5. Pour the liquid mixture over the dry cereal and mix until all the cereal is well coated.

  6. Transfer the mix to the prepared baking pan and press the cereal mixture down and into the corners very firmly. Use a measuring cup or glass with a flat bottom to help even out the surface.

  7. Freeze the bars for at least 30 minutes to set up. Then lift from the pan and cut into 20 even bars. Store refrigerated

Recipe Notes

You can also cut the recipe in half for a smaller batch. Use a 8×8 square pan in that case.

Nutrition Facts
Healthy Granola Bars
Amount Per Serving (1 granola bar (our of 20))
Calories 169 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Sodium 89mg4%
Potassium 130mg4%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 5g10%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.