NO-BAKE OAT BARS » 4 Easy Granola Energy Bars for Healthy Breakfast or Snacks
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Published 2024-04-19
I much prefer making my own homemade oatmeal bars because I can control exactly what I'm putting into them, without any of the artificial additives that store-bought bars often have.
They're deliciously addictive, filling, energizing, and packed with nutrition - making them perfect for breakfast or a mid-day snack whenever you need an energy boost.
They're also perfect for meal prep because of just how incredibly easy they are to make - with no baking or equipment required.
Today, I'll show you how to easily make 4 of my favourite go-to recipes for these no-bake oat bars.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - #1: Classic Oat Bar
2:47 - #2: Chewy Trail Mix Bar
4:17 - #3: Crunchy Oat Bar
5:51 - #4: Chocolate Coconut Protein Bar
7:23 - Outro
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DIRECTIONS:
► Combine and mix all dry ingredients together first
► Combine and mix all wet ingredients with dry ingredients
► Line 8x8 or 9x9 baking tray with parchment paper
► Pour mixture into baking tray, spread evenly
► Press firmly to flatten mixture to remove any air gaps
► Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, then slice into squares or bars
TIPS:
► Customize with your own ingredients (choose your own nuts, seeds, dried fruits, etc)
► To reduce calories, use lower-calorie ingredients that take up space (such as puffed brown rice cereal)
► Cut into whatever shape and size slices you like
► Keep refrigerated until you are ready to eat them; taste best when they are still slightly cold straight from the fridge
STORAGE: Refrigerate in air-tight container for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months
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#1 - CLASSIC OAT BAR
(2950 calories total per 12 bars, or 245 calories per bar)
► Rolled oats (3 cups, 270 g)
► Natural peanut butter (1 cup, 240 g)
► Honey (1/2 cup, 168 g)
► Salt (1/4 tsp, 1 g) - optional
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#2 - CHEWY TRAIL MIX BAR
(3881 calories total per 12 bars, or 323 calories per bar)
Dry ingredients:
► Rolled oats (1.5 cups, 135 g)
► Nuts (1 cup, 125 g) - I use almonds and cashews
► Seeds (1/2 cup, 60 g) - I use pumpkin & sunflower seeds, hemp hearts
► Dried fruits (1/2 cup, 80 g) - I use raisins & dried cranberries
► Chocolate chips (1/4 cup, 60 g)
► Ground cinnamon (1/2 tsp, 1.5 g)
► Salt (1/4 tsp, 1 g)
Wet ingredients:
► Natural peanut butter (3/4 cup, 180 g)
► Honey (1/2 cup, 168 g)
► Coconut oil (2 tbsp, 30 g)
► Vanilla extract (1 tsp, 5 ml)
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#3 - CRUNCHY OAT BAR
With chocolate topping: (2687 calories total per 12 bars, or 224 calories per bar)
Without chocolate topping: (2560 calories total per 12 bars, or 213 calories per bar)
Dry ingredients:
► Brown puffed rice cereal, or rice krispies (1.5 cups, 24 g)
► Rolled oats (1.5 cups, 135 g)
► Chocolate chips (1/4 cup, 60 g)
► Seeds (1/3 cup, 40 g) - I use pumpkin, sunflower, chia seeds
► Salt (1/4 tsp, 1 g)
Wet ingredients:
► Honey (1/2 cup, 168 g)
► Natural peanut butter (1/2 cup, 120 g)
► Coconut oil (2 tbsp, 30 g)
► Vanilla extract (1 tsp, 5 ml)
Chocolate syrup topping (optional):
► Coconut oil (1/2 tsp, 2.5 g)
► Chocolate chips (1.5 tbsp, 22 g)
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#4 - CHOCOLATE COCONUT PROTEIN BAR
(3984 calories total per 12 bars, or 332 calories per bar)
Dry ingredients:
► Protein powder (1 cup, 115 g) - I use unflavoured whey
► Rolled oats (2 cups, 180 g)
► Chocolate chips (1/4 cup, 60 g)
► Seeds (1/4 cup, 30 g) - I use chia seeds & hemp hearts
► Coconut flakes (1/4 cup, 28 g)
► Cocoa powder, unsweetened (1/4 cup, 20 g)
► Salt (1/4 tsp, 1 g)
Wet ingredients:
► Natural peanut butter (1 cup, 240 g)
► Honey (1/2 cup, 168 g)
► Almond milk, unsweetened (2 tbsp, 30 ml)
► Coconut oil (2 tbsp, 30 g)
► Vanilla extract (1 tsp, 5 ml)
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All Comments (21)
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What's your favourite way to make these No-Bake Oat Bars? For more easy & tasty recipe ideas, check out this video on Microwave Mug Cakes: https://youtu.be/k4dhf_S5ypw
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I'm a 71 year old widow and made the peanut butter bars yesterday. I added a few milk chocolate chips and they were amazing for breakfast with a nice cup of coffee 😋 it kept me full all day! I will definitely be making these again!! Think I'll add some cinnamon next time and cut into smaller squares. What a great recipe, thank you for sharing these recipes. God bless you and your family👑🙏✝️💞🐾🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯
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A suggestion: toast the oats in a pan on the stove on low until golden before adding. It gives it a nuttier taste. Enjoy!
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This week I was at the health food store and saw they had some oat bars and as god is my witness I was driving home from work today thinking "I'm going to try and recreate those!" But first I logged on and saw this. I got a few ideas. Definitely going to add some puffed rice and use some coconut oil. Also my hack for no bakes is I use a silicone muffin pan so I just pop out individual pieces with no cutting. Thanks for the inspiration!
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I made the protein oat bars, didn't have all the ingredients but used olive oil instead of coconut, normal milk, and chocolate flavoured whey. Incredibly easy to make, didn't take me long and I'm not experienced with this stuff. Most of all, after a few hours I had the best protein bars I've ever had, absolutely delicious, soft and very filling, unlike shop protein bars, and also clean of anything unnatural. I can't thank you enough for this recipe.
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These are super easy to make and you can customize how you like them…can’t eat peanut butter? Use almond or cashew or tahini. I had puffed quinoa and added that too. Use different dried fruits. The combos are endless. Very good recipe, thanks!
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Just made the classic oat bar. It was nice and easy. I'm going to leave it in the fridge overnight. Thank you very much. I bought a quest protein bar yesterday afternoon, it was expensive and not very nice. It tasted artificial. I'm so glad I came across your channel. I can't wait to pack my oat bar in my lunch box for work. Thank you!
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Made this last night and had it before and after my workout. It’s absolutely great I love how you show different ways to making it and also how detailed you are.Thank you!❤
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I'm a huge fan of your cooking videos! I just made your overnight oats and it was a game-changer. It's so helpful to have recipes that are easily customizable for extra protein like these protein bars. Please keep these creative ideas coming!
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These all look delicious! I'll be trying them soon. Thank you!
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Thank you for the ideas and the receipes. I am going to try making them. 🙏
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Thx a million best easy recipies I have seen in years definitely going to try them. God bless
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These look great! Thank you for sharing!
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I'm REALLY pleased with your rec3 for NO BAKED oat bars. Thanks you loads for sharing 😊❤🇯🇲
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Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!🎉
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Just wanted to say I love your cooking videos! I whipped up your overnight oats recipe recently and wow, it was so great! I especially love how easy it is to add different things for extra protein, just like with those protein bars you showed. Keep up the fantastic and creative recipe ideas!
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So excited to try these!!!!
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These are wonderful ideas thank you so much ❤
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Great video. Definitely going to make these.
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Awesome recipes, easy to make! Love your channel ❤
