No Bake Granola Bars (Ready-to-Print Version)
Simple granola bars with chocolate and nuts, requiring no baking. Great for quick breakfasts or snacks.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
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3 cups maple pecan granola
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
→ Binding agents
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1/3 cup avocado oil
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1/3 cup pure maple syrup
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
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100 grams chocolate bark
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1/4 cup chopped pecans
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1 tablespoon avocado oil
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the sides are covered for easy removal.
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In a large bowl, mix the granola and dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
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Add avocado oil, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract to the granola mixture; stir thoroughly until fully combined.
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Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing firmly and evenly with the back of a fork to compact it.
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Melt chocolate bark and avocado oil together on low heat or in 15-second intervals in the microwave, stirring frequently until smooth.
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Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed granola layer and sprinkle chopped pecans on top; refrigerate for at least 60 minutes or freeze overnight to set.
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Remove the set bars from the pan using the parchment paper edges; cut into 12 bars and serve chilled.
# Handy Tips:
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Chilling the bars for a minimum of one hour ensures they hold together properly without baking.
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Exact measurement of granola is essential to avoid crumbliness or excessive gooeyness.