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No-Bake Apple Granola Bars 1

No-Bake Apple Granola Bars

These clean-eating no-bake apple granola bars combine the natural sweetness of fresh apples with wholesome oats and nuts, creating a perfect balance of nutrition and flavor without requiring any baking time. Perfect for meal prep or a quick, on-the-go breakfast option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Setting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American, Clean Eating
Servings 12 bars
Calories 187 kcal

Equipment

  • 8×8-inch Baking Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring Cups
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats gluten-free certified if needed
  • 1 cup dried apples finely chopped, unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup raw almonds roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Binding Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup natural almond butter or sun butter for nut-free option
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or date paste for lower glycemic impact
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips 70% cacao or higher

Instructions
 

  • Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
  • In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the oats, almonds, and pumpkin seeds for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until they release a nutty aroma.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the toasted oats, nuts, seeds, dried apple pieces, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Warm gently while stirring until completely smooth and integrated—about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Pour the warm almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until everything is well coated. If using chocolate chips, add them now.
  • Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan and press down firmly using the back of a measuring cup or your hands. Apply significant pressure to ensure the bars will hold together after setting.
  • Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Once set, lift the entire slab out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. With a sharp knife, cut into 12-16 bars depending on your preferred size. For the cleanest cuts, wipe the knife between slices.

Notes

For a nut-free version, replace almonds with sunflower seeds and almond butter with sunflower seed butter
Fresh grated apple can replace dried apples (reduce to ¾ cup and squeeze out excess moisture)
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days
Freeze for up to 3 months—thaw in refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for 30 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 52mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gIron: 15mg
Keyword granola bars, apple, no-bake, sugar-free, healthy snack
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