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These no bake, gluten free, granola bars are the perfect weekday snack to have on hand for busy days. They are allergy friendly, easy to customize and YOU get to control the ingredients added. With just a handful of pantry staples you have yourself the ultimate treat. I love to have these in the freezer or in the fridge at all times. They travel well and they have the perfect nutty texture.
Ingredient Notes
All other ingredients and measurements can be found in the recipe card towards the bottom of this post.
- Old Fashioned Oats. To make gluten free granola bars, use gluten free oats.
- Peanut Butter. Almond butter will also work. Be sure to use drippy peanut butter it will mix easier.
- Maple Syrup. This is the sweetness and it hold everything together. Honey will lso work.
- Vanilla Extract. This adds a nice flavor.
- Cinnamon & Salt. Just trust me – both bring so much flavor.
- Nuts. This add texture. I use walnuts or almonds typically.
- Mini Chocolate Chips. I use semi sweet chocolate chips. Regular size will also work.
Steps To Make this Recipe
Ready to make these no bake granola bars? Let me walk you through the recipe. For your convenience, there is a full ingredient list and detailed instructions in the printable recipe card below.
- Step One. Mix everything into a high power blender or food processor.
- Step Two. Press the ingredients firmly with clean hands on a parchment paper lined 8×8 or smaller baking dish.
- Step Three. Place covered, in the fridge for bout 30 minutes – 1 hour just to stick together.
- Step Four. Bring the gluten free granola bars out and gently cut into squares or bars. Enjoy!
No Bake Granola Bar Tips
- Use a drippy nut butter, typically the organic or “natural” brands have more liquid oil in them making them better for this recipe.
- Use gluten free oats to make this recipe gluten free!
- Almond butter, sunflower butter or cashew butters work great.
- Use any nuts or seeds of choice. Texture is what makes these gluten free granola bars yummy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can freeze these for up to 2 months (they will get a little crumbly after freezing)
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No Bake Granola Bars
Equipment
- 8×8 baking dish or smaller – not larger.
Ingredients
- 2⅔ cups old fashioned oats, *use 2 cups for a softer texture
- ⅔ cup maple syrup, or honey
- 1¼ cup peanut butter or almond butter, drippy nut butters work best.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 Tbsp walnuts, or almonds for crunch
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips, semi sweet
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp sea salt , more for topping is desired
Instructions
- Mix everything into a high power blender or food processor. You may need to open the lid and loosen with a spatula a few times.
- The mixture should be thick and crumbly but hold together when you squeeze it with your hand.
- Line an 8×8 pan or bread load with parchment paper. Press the ingredients firmly with clean hands on a parchment paper lined 8×8 or smaller baking dish.
- Place covered, in the fridge for bout 30 minutes – 1 hour just to stick together.
- Bring the gluten free granola bars out and gently cut into squares or bars. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use a drippy nut butter, typically the organic or “natural” brands have more liquid oil in them making them better for this recipe.
- Use gluten free oats to make this recipe gluten free!
- Almond butter, sunflower butter or cashew butters work great.
- Use any nuts or seeds of choice. Texture is what makes these gluten free granola bars yummy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can freeze these for up to 2 months (they will get a little crumbly after freezing)
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Found these on pinterest the other day. Used peanut butter instead of almond butter. Kids loved them. Can I use coconut sugar instead of maple syrup?
Hi Vanessa!
Yes you can sub coconut sugar, I would recommend leaving a little maple syrup or honey in there just to ensure the bars still stick together.
Just made these and had one. Omg! Loved them. I did the one with more oats so it was crumbly and like actual granola. I also added more maple syrup.
Hi Jen! So glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for coming to let know!
Made these yesterday and they are phenomenal! My kids don’t know they are healthy and are begging for more!
Bailey, I made these yesterday, minus the chocolate chips but I had some trail mix with chips in it and used a little of that. This was so delicious and simple! I’m going to make it again after I pick up some dark choc chips and pick up more nuts. I wanted to tag you on the Instagram but I never do stories and it felt awkward, so I’m leaving this! Can’t wait to try some other no bake recipes!
Can you use non-instant oatmeal?
Thanks!
Yes! Old fashion oats will work lovely
I made these yesterday and they are very good. My problem is they fall apart. I used extra almond butter to try and get them to stay together. I put them in the refrigerator for about 4 hours before I cut them. They fell apart and were crumbly. I used honey instead of maple syrup. Love the taste, but want to have them stay together in a bar. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Sherry
Hi Sherry!
Glad to hear you loved them however I am bummed about the rating you left due to them not sticking together, I haven’t had any one with this issue and these are a popular recipe here. I would try using 3/4 cup of almonds instead of the full cup and I would also be sure you are using a fresh oily natural almond butter, it should be smooth and easy to mix. It sounds to me like the almond butter might be a little dry? You can also try adding a few tbsp melted coconut oil if your nut butter is too dry 😉 hope that helps!