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Easy No-Bake Nut-Free Granola Bars Recipe Perfect for School Lunchboxes

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These easy no-bake nut-free granola bars are quick to make, safe for allergy-sensitive settings, and perfect for school lunchboxes or quick snacks. They have a chewy texture with a hint of sweetness and are packed with wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180g) rolled oats (old-fashioned for best chewiness)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) sunflower seed butter (e.g., SunButter brand)
  • 1/3 cup (113g) honey
  • 2 tablespoons (14g) ground flaxseed
  • 2 tablespoons (20g) chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup (35g) sunflower seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1/3 cup (40g) dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over for easy lifting later.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, salt, and optional dried fruit. Stir well to distribute evenly.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm honey and sunflower seed butter until just melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the warm honey and seed butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or spatula until every oat and seed is coated and the mixture starts to stick together (about 1-2 minutes).
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Use a second piece of parchment paper or clean hands to press firmly and evenly into the pan.
  6. Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
  7. Once set, lift the block out of the pan using the parchment edges. Slice into bars or squares.
  8. Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

Press the mixture firmly into the pan to prevent crumbling. If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon or two of warm water or extra honey. If too sticky, add more oats or seeds. Gently warm wet ingredients on low heat to avoid burning. Bars can be stored refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months. For vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar, noting bars may be softer.

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