Add butter (or oil), honey (or pure maple syrup), brown sugar, vanilla extract and nut butter (this ingredient is optional. See notes) to a pot over medium high heat. Stir frequently until ingredients are fully melted. Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats with Rice Krispies and salt. Pour the melted syrup in and mix together until it's evenly combined. Let this cool for a few minutes until warm and not hot, otherwise flavor ingredients might melt.
Add the flavor ingredients to the bowl and mix together.
Pour into a square dish lined with parchment paper. (Tip: lightly grease the dish before addign the parchment. This will help it to stick). Smooth the mixture out with a spatula.
Lightly grease the back of a glass with a bit of cooking oil. Use it to press and pack the granola firmly into the bottom of the dish. Place in the fridge to chill a minimum of 2 hours.Once chilled, pick up the parchment paper and place it on a cutting board. Use a large knife to slice into thin rectangles. Serve an enjoy!
Recipe Notes:
Recipe Tips:
These granola bars are a softer consistency. They need to be pressed and packed tightly into the dish and then chilled for a minimum 2-3 hours. I prefer to keep mine frozen and let them thaw at room temperature before eating.
Nut butter or Seed butter help to keep these granola bars together. I highly recommend you use one! If there is a nut allergy, try Sunbutter made from sunflower seeds in a nut-free facility. If allergic to seeds and nuts, you could try using marshmallows or chopped dates, similar to our 6 flavors of energy balls recipes.
Swaps: Swap Rice Krispies with chopped nuts or seeds. Swap honey with pure maple syrup. Swap butter with coconut oil or other cooking oil. Swap brown sugar with coconut sugar or cane sugar.
Storage:
Leftovers: No-bake granola bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Freeze Them: These granola bars freeze beautifully! I like to add them to a freezer bag, remove as much air as possible and freeze them for up to 6 months. Grab a granola bar and let it thaw before eating.
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.
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