Sharon's Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars
These no-bake granola bars combine quick oats, granola, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, raisins, dried cranberries, and semisweet chocolate chips for a hearty mix of nutty, fruity, and chocolate flavors. Crunchy peanut butter, honey, and light brown sugar bring everything together in a sweet, energizing snack for breakfasts, lunchboxes, or an afternoon pick-me-up.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sharon's Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix quick oats, granola, sunflower seeds, chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries, and ground flax seeds together in a large bowl.
- 2
Combine peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar in a saucepan, stirring constantly over medium-low heat until the sugar melts, about 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal mixture, stirring until well blended. Press the mixture firmly into a 9x13-inch pan. Cut into 16 bars.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal mixture, stirring until well blended.
- 4
Press the mixture firmly into a 9x13-inch pan.
- 5
Cut into 16 bars.
- Calories 357.73 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 7.91 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 57.78 g 21%
- Total Fat 12.94 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 2.84 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.37 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 54.61 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 5.39 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 29.4 g --
- Added Sugars 3.04 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 34.97 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.5 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 231.01 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.17 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Sharon's Chewy No Bake Granola Bars is made with 12 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Crunchy Peanut Butter, Dried Cranberry, and Granola. Each serving provides about 357.73 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sharon's Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Crunchy Peanut Butter, Dried Cranberry, Granola, Ground Flaxseed. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sharon's Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 357.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sharon's Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Sharon's Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars healthy?
- Sharon's Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 357.73 calories and 7.91 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.84 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.04 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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