No-Bake Granola Bars

Nobody wants to turn the oven on during the heat of summer if they can help it. This is a great no-bake recipe for a batch of tasty (and healthy!) granola bars that are quick and easy to whip up!

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter

1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups quick oats or rolled oats* (do not use instant oatmeal)

1/4 cup ground flaxseed

1/4 cup wheat germ or additional 2 tablespoons oats

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or try 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 1/4 cups mix-ins of choice** dried cranberries or raisins, roughly chopped toasted nuts, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, etc.

See the entire recipe and directions at Well Plated.

3 Ingredient No-Bake Granola Bars

These bars are a snap to put together and won’t heat up the kitchen on a hot day. They’re also easily customizable with what ingredients you have on hand.

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats gluten-free, if necessary

1 cup peanut butter or other nut butter

1/2 cup maple syrup (or can substitute honey)

See the entire recipe and directions at The Big Man’s World.