No Bake Granola Bars (Printer-Friendly Version)

Easy-to-make chewy bars with granola, nuts, and chocolate topping chilled to set.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 3 cups maple pecan flavored granola

02 - ½ cup dried cranberries

03 - ⅓ cup avocado oil

04 - ⅓ cup maple syrup

05 - ½ cup creamy peanut butter

06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

07 - 100 grams semi-sweet chocolate bark

08 - ¼ cup chopped pecans

09 - 1 teaspoon avocado oil (for melting chocolate)

01 - Line an 8-inch square cake pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.

02 - In a large bowl, mix the granola and dried cranberries evenly.

03 - Add avocado oil, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract to the granola mixture and stir until fully combined.

04 - Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared pan and use a fork to press it down evenly and firmly.

05 - Melt the chocolate bark with avocado oil over low heat on the stove or in a microwave, stirring frequently until smooth.

06 - Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the pressed granola mixture. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.

07 - Place the pan in the freezer for at least 1 hour or overnight to allow bars to firm up.

08 - Remove bars from pan using parchment overhang, slice into desired portions, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

01 - Ensure precise granola measurement to avoid crumbly or overly gooey texture.

02 - Chilling time of minimum one hour is crucial to set the bars properly.

03 - Customize bars with different nuts, dried fruits, or flavor extracts to suit preferences.