No-Bake Granola Bars

These No-Bake Granola Bars are fast and easy enough that you can have a half decent snack lying around without getting stressed out in the process. The fact that these are no bake makes them perfect to make with kids because it eliminates any guess work. Most homemade granola bars I”ve had end up dry and crumbly. With these you don”t need to wonder whether they”re under or over baked. You just put them in the fridge for half and hour and then slice and serve. They”re also great for kids with short attention spans since they”re whipped up in jiffy!

They're packed full of toasted oats, nuts, coconut and raisins and have a nice chewy texture. The cinnamon and molasses add a great depth of flavour and make them very addicting. Don”t say I didn't warn you!

If you have a teenager in the house they could even tackle this recipe on there own. It would be a great “first” recipe to try.

Your younger kids will have a ball with this recipes because they can help measure ingredients, stir toasting nuts, toss mixture together, line pan with plastic wrap, press mixture into pan, and even wrap individual bars!


Ingredients
2 .5 cups rolled oats
1.5 cups nuts (I used walnuts and pecans)
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1.5 teaspoon cinnamon
6 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoon molasses

Directions

1. Toast oats, nuts and coconut in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, stirring often. 
2. Remove to a large bowl and toss with raisins.
3. Place butter, sugar, cinnamon, honey and molasses in a small saucepan. 
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a boil.
5. Remove from heat and stir into oat mixture until evenly coated. Let sit just until cool enough to handle.
6. Line a 7×11 inch pan with plastic wrap. 
7. Spoon mixture into pan, pressing down to compact.
8. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up. 
9. Remove from pan, peel away plastic wrap and slice into any size you want.
10. Wrap individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper, if desired. Store covered at room temperature.