No Bake Sweet & Salty Granola Bars
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Category
Dessert
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
1 minute
No Bake Sweet & Salty Granola Bars with NOOCH IT!
These No Bake Granola Bars are the ultimate plant-based snack—chewy, crunchy, salty-sweet, and packed with flavor in every bite. Made with rolled oats, crispy rice, pumpkin seeds, chopped cashews, and a surprising boost of savory depth from Uprise Foods NOOCH IT! Cashew Parmesan, they’re held together by a luscious mix of peanut butter, maple syrup, and vegan butter. A flax egg keeps them firm and wholesome, while melted chocolate adds the perfect indulgent drizzle.
Ready in minutes and freezer-friendly, these bars are perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or a quick snack on the go—no oven required.
Perfect for: vegan snack bars, no-bake recipes, protein-packed treats, and kid-friendly snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup rice krispies
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup cashews chopped
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1/3 cup NOOCH IT! Cashew Parm
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 1 flax “egg” (egg substitute) prepared (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp hot water from tap, mix together and let stand for 10 mins to thicken)
- 1/3 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate + extra for drizzling
Directions
- Line 8×8 pan with parchment paper overhang
- Add oats, rice krispies, pumpkin seeds, cashews, NOOCH IT!, and salt in large bowl and mix to combine.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, add peanut butter, maple syrup, and vegan butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, mix and then microwave for another 30-40 seconds until mixture is well combined.
- Add peanut butter mixture and prepared flax egg to your dry ingredient bowl and mix to combine.
- Let cool for 10 mins then add chopped chocolate and mix well until combined.
- Pour the granola mixture into your lined pan and spread out evenly, pressing down firmly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge to firm up 1 hour – overnight is best or until granola has hardened.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate (In a small bowl microwave 1/4 chopped chocolate for 1 min or until melted)
Recipe Note
Let cool then cut into squares or serve crumbled as a quick on the go snack. You can store these yummy bars in fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for 1 month. Bon appétit!
