Craving a delicious, nutritious snack that requires zero oven time and maximum flavor? Get ready to transform your snacking game with these incredible No Bake Apple Granola Bars! Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with natural sweetness, these bars are about to become your new obsession. Whether you're a busy professional, a health-conscious parent, or a snack enthusiast, these bars will revolutionize your approach to quick, satisfying treats that taste like they came straight from a gourmet kitchen.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: 2 cups of rolled oats, 1 cup of almond butter, 1/2 cup of honey, 1 cup of diced apples, 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, diced apples, chopped nuts, and cinnamon. Stir the dry ingredients together until evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, mix the almond butter and honey until well combined. If the almond butter is too thick, you can microwave it for 10-15 seconds to make it easier to mix.
- Pour the almond butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are coated with the almond butter and honey mixture.
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
- Transfer the mixture into the lined baking dish. Use a spatula or your hands to press the mixture firmly into an even layer. Make sure it is tightly packed to help the bars hold together.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow it to set. This will help the bars firm up and make them easier to cut.
- Once the mixture is set, remove it from the refrigerator and lift it out of the baking dish using the parchment paper overhang.
- Place the set mixture on a cutting board and cut it into 12 equal bars using a sharp knife.
- Store the granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or wrap them individually for on-the-go snacks.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing and better texture.
- Choose fresh, crisp apples for the best flavor and texture in your bars.
- For extra binding, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of ground flaxseed to the mixture.
- If the mixture seems too dry, add a little more honey or almond butter.
- For a crunchier texture, lightly toast the oats and nuts before mixing.
- Experiment with different nut butters like cashew or peanut butter for variety.
- Make sure to press the mixture very firmly to ensure the bars hold together well.
- Chill the bars completely before cutting for clean, neat slices.
- For added nutrition, consider sprinkling chia seeds or hemp hearts into the mixture.
- Store bars in individual wrap for convenient grab-and-go snacking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
