No Bake Granola Crispy Treat Bars

This recipe may look a little familiar to some of you. It’s basically a made-over version of my Gluten and Sugar Free Granola Bars recipe. That recipe was/is good, but it was my first recipe I posted on my blog and it needed a few changes to make them a bit more kid-friendly. Not only that, but my culinary “skills” (if you can call them that.. ha ha!) have improved over the last year. I feel like I have a better idea of what works and what doesn’t. It’s been a fun journey… one that’s definitely not finished!

I am excited this month’s SOS Kitchen Challenge ingredient is coconut oil. I use coconut oil in just about everything.

In a large mixing bowl, combine:

1 1/2 cups gluten free rolled oats (I use GF certified Bob’s Redmill)
1 1/2 cups crispy brown rice cereal
2 TBSP ground flax meal
1/3 cup organic raisins
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup finely shredded coconut (unsweetened)
pinch of sea salt

In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together the following ingredients until just blended (Stir continuously and don’t walk away from your saucepan! Pull it off the heat immediately once blended.):

1/2 cup honey (agave, or brown rice syrup for vegan)
1/2 cup almond butter (or sunbutter)
1 TBSP coconut oil
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Carefully pour the contents of the saucepan into the dry ingredients and combine.

Place in a lightly greased (I use a bit of coconut oil) 11″ x 7″ pan. Using a spatula, press the mixture into the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer. Freeze for at least 2 hours before enjoying (if you can stand it!). Store in an air tight container in the freezer.

This recipe has been tested and approved by two goofy girls – ages 2 & 5.
Megan

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18 thoughts on “No Bake Granola Crispy Treat Bars”

ashley on January 27, 2011 at 2:20 am said:

I've been checking out homemade granola bars and these look fantastic! Almond butter AND pumpkin seeds? Genius!

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Ricki on January 27, 2011 at 2:26 am said:

These sound spectacular! And virtually every ingredient here is good for you, yet together they make an awesome sweet treat. Thanks so much for submitting this to the SOS Challenge this month!

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Kim on January 27, 2011 at 2:40 am said:

So glad Ricki posted these. I'm on a granola kick right now and these bars look perfect!

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Megan @ MAID in Alaska on January 27, 2011 at 6:12 am said:

Thanks, Ladies!

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Kim - Affairs of Living on January 27, 2011 at 5:21 pm said:

I'm a sucker for granola bars, and these look fab. Thanks so much for submitting another great recipe to the SOS this month, and good luck for the giveaway STay warm up there!

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Maralee on August 12, 2011 at 10:32 pm said:

I am so excited to try these again! I've made the "original" granola bars, and have been wanting to make them again. Now I'll try this recipe! Thanks Megan

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Misty on October 2, 2011 at 11:37 pm said:

I made these tonight. I hope they are at least half as good as yours! The girls have been raving about them ever since they left your house

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- MAID in Alaska on October 3, 2011 at 8:38 pm said:
  
  I got such a kick out of your girls! We loved having them over – it’s a bonus they liked the food!
  
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Misty on October 4, 2011 at 11:06 am said:

Yeah! They loved them…they said they were as good as yours And what a great, healthy snack to send with them to school for snack or lunch!

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- MAID in Alaska on October 4, 2011 at 1:10 pm said:
  
  YAY! Great news!
  
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juana on January 11, 2012 at 5:24 pm said:

i just found your blog today and i am LOVING it! i can’t tell you how many recipes i just pinned (on pinterest) from here. there are so many great ones!

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- MAID in Alaska on January 12, 2012 at 9:03 am said:
  
  Aww! Thanks so much, Juana!
  
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Danielle on January 18, 2012 at 3:05 am said:

? Why do these need to be in the freezer?

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- MAID in Alaska on January 18, 2012 at 9:23 am said:
  
  Hi Danielle,
  There aren’t baked, so freezing them (or keeping them cold) holds them together. Megan
  
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Brittany on February 22, 2012 at 2:44 am said:

These granola bars are soooo good! I like them best frozen!

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Kelly Barker on February 28, 2012 at 2:51 pm said:

Hello lovely Maid in AK! I am new to your page, was turned onto your site by my friend Christine . . . I was about to make these with my kiddo and realized that I have a quick question! It’s nothing major & won’t hold us up to not get an immediate answer. Saw your response that freezing or keeping them cold helps hold them together . . . as in, while the are setting up or should the be stored in the fridge? Thanks for sharing all your great recipes !!!
~ Kelly ~

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- MAID in Alaska on February 28, 2012 at 8:25 pm said:
  
  Hi Kelly!
  I prefer storing these in the freezer vs. the fridge. They fall apart easily when they are at room temperature, so the colder the better!
  
  A big thanks to your friend Christine for sending you my way! Let me know how you and your kiddo like the bars! Megan
  
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Kelly Barker on February 29, 2012 at 9:39 am said:

Megan, picky toddler is still deciding whether or not he’s going to taste them, but the hubby got some in his lunchbox today – he just texted and said they were awesome! I guess it helps that he leaves his lunch in the car until break, so today they definitely stayed frozen lol! Thanks for quick response yesterday – we are going to try the toddler bites later today Stay cozy!

~Kelly~

Oh! I gave you a shout out on facebook, but for some reason it didn’t highlight your name just wanted to let you know I gave credit where credit is due

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