No-Bake Granola Bars
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
By By: NCG's Co+op Kitchen - grocery.coop

Get the kids into the kitchen with this easy, no-bake treat. Using a “plain” granola, like honey-oat, will let the additions of pumpkin seeds and raisins shine. 

Total Time: 20 minutes; 10 mintues active | Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 1/2 cups plain granola
  • 1/2  cup pumpkinseeds (pepitas), raw
  • 1/2 cup raisins, or other dried fruit
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter, smooth

Preparation

  • Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly oil it. Reserve.
  • In a medium saucepan, place the pumpkinseeds. Over a burner set to medium-high heat, swirl the pan until the pumpkinseeds start to pop and smell toasty. Dump the seeds in a large bowl and add the granola and raisins. Toss to mix.
  • In the same pan, combine the honey and brown sugar and place over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add the vanilla, salt and peanut butter and stir until smooth. Pour over the granola mixture and use a wooden spoon to toss and stir until well-coated.
  • Scrape into the prepared pan and press flat. Rub a little oil on your palms so you can use them to press the mixture flat without it sticking.
  • Let cool or refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Invert the pan on a cutting board and peel off the paper. Use a knife to cut 4-by-4 to make 16 squares.

 

Nutritional Information

130 calories, 6 g. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 110 mg. sodium, 19 g. carbohydrate, 2 g. fiber, 3 g. protein