No-Bake Oat Granola Bars with Honey and Nuts
Chewy refrigerator bars with oats, honey, nuts, flaxseed and dried fruit.
These no-bake granola bars bind oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit with warm honey and coconut oil. The source calls for prepared granola, which can already contain loose ingredients; this version uses plain rolled oats and a measured nut-and-fruit mix for a bar that holds together. Press the mixture firmly into the tin and chill until set before cutting. Line a 20-cm square tin with parchment, leaving an overhang. Combine oats, nuts, flaxseed, dried fruit and salt in a large bowl. Warm honey and coconut oil in a small pan over low heat until liquid. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour honey mixture over oat mixture and stir until evenly coated. Transfer to tin and press very firmly into an even layer. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.
Recipe card
No-Bake Oat Granola Bars with Honey and Nuts
Equipment: Measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, a sharp knife, and the pan or baking dish specified in the method
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare tin
Line a 20-cm square tin with parchment, leaving an overhang.
Mix dry ingredients
Combine oats, nuts, flaxseed, dried fruit and salt in a large bowl.
Warm binder
Warm honey and coconut oil in a small pan over low heat until liquid. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Combine
Pour honey mixture over oat mixture and stir until evenly coated.
Press and chill
Transfer to tin and press very firmly into an even layer. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.
Cut and store
Lift out using parchment and cut into 12 bars.
How to tell when it is ready
Lift out using parchment and cut into 12 bars.
Tips
- Line a 20-cm square tin with parchment, leaving an overhang.
- Combine oats, nuts, flaxseed, dried fruit and salt in a large bowl.
- Warm honey and coconut oil in a small pan over low heat until liquid.
- Pour honey mixture over oat mixture and stir until evenly coated.
Troubleshooting
- If bars are sticky, chill longer.
- If mixture is crumbly, warm a little more honey and stir it in.
Substitutions
- Use maple syrup, noting bars may be softer.
- Replace nuts with pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
Variations
- Add chocolate chips after the mixture cools slightly.
- Use dried cranberries or apricots.
Serving suggestions
- Pack as a snack.
- Serve with fruit.
- Pair with yoghurt.
- Take along for a walk.
Make ahead
Prepare components ahead and store safely. Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Storage
Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Food safety
Keep chilled, especially in warm weather; bars soften at room temperature.
Frequently asked questions
Why do my granola bars crumble?
Press the mixture firmly into the tin and chill until fully set. Add a little more warm honey if the mixture seems dry.
How should I store no-bake granola bars?
Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Pack as a snack. Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
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