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Best 5-Ingredient Peanut-Free Granola Bars for School Snacks

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These easy, no-bake granola bars are made with just five simple ingredients and are completely peanut-free and tree nut-free. Perfect for school lunches, they are soft, chewy, and hold together beautifully.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1 cup sunflower seed butter
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two opposite sides.
  2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup honey and 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and fully combined (about 40-60 seconds total).
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups rolled oats and 1 cup sunflower seed butter. Pour the warm honey-coconut oil mixture over the top and stir with a rubber spatula until the oats are fully coated and the mixture is uniform and slightly sticky.
  4. Gently fold in 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Spread evenly with a spatula, then place a piece of parchment or wax paper on top and press down firmly and evenly using your hands or the bottom of a flat glass. Press for about 30 seconds, ensuring corners and edges are compacted.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results, until firm.
  7. Use the parchment overhang to lift the block out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and cut into 12 even bars using a sharp serrated knife, wiping the knife clean between cuts.

Notes

Press the mixture firmly into the pan and chill for at least 2 hours to prevent crumbling. Use room temperature sunflower seed butter for easier mixing. For vegan version, use maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate chips. Bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

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