Healthy No-Bake Granola Bites are the perfect, DELICIOUS, on-the-go snack for adults and kids. They’re packed with whole grains and protein to leave you feeling energized and full, longer.
I’m sure other mom’s can relate when I say I am constantly on the look-out for healthy snack ideas! And not just for my kids, but for me too!
I often turn to this round-up of Healthy Snack Ideas when I’m all out of good ideas. But these no-bake granola bites are our new family favorite!
Not only do they take minutes to throw together, I can freeze them and have them on hand for months! Total score.
My 2 year-old is allergic to peanuts so I’ll usually set aside half of the recipe for him and add sunflower butter as a substitution for the peanut butter.
Everyone in our family loves these–including my husband who often takes one in his lunch! They are the best for on-the-go days too when you barely have time to throw some snacks in your bag on the way out the door.
I often play around with the ingredients and add dried fruit or chia seeds too. Feel free to add in your favorite healthy ingredients to make them even yummier!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups oats regular or quick oats
1 cup ground flaxseed
2/3 cup crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
1 cup creamy peanut butter , or other nut butter
1 cup mini chocolate chips, raisins, dried cherries, coconut, chopped nuts or a combination
1/2 cup honey , or agave
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined.
Using a cookie scoop and your hands, drop rounded spoonfuls (about 1 1/2 inch size) onto a parchment lined cooking sheet. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Storing: Refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to two weeks or freeze for several months.
Notes *You could use whole grain oats, but pulse them in a food processor a few times first. If not you may need to add a little extra peanut butter or honey to the mixture to help them stick together.*One of my kids is allergic to peanuts, so I substitute sunflower butter in his! Adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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