No-Bake Granola Bars (Printable Version)

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
02 - 1 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
03 - 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Mix-ins

06 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
07 - 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
08 - 1/4 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, or apricots)
09 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine oats and salt.
03 - In a medium microwave-safe bowl, warm the nut butter and honey together for 30–45 seconds until easily stirrable. Mix in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the oats. Stir thoroughly until all oats are coated.
05 - Fold in your chosen mix-ins until evenly distributed.
06 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press down very firmly with a spatula or the back of a measuring cup until compact and even.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
08 - Lift the bars out using the parchment paper. Cut into 12 bars with a sharp knife.
09 - Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For vegan bars, substitute honey with maple syrup and use dairy-free mix-ins.
02 - Substitute nut butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
03 - Add a pinch of cinnamon or a tablespoon of cocoa powder for extra flavor.
04 - Bars can be individually wrapped for grab-and-go snacks.

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