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    Home » In the kitchen » Baking » Vanilla Almond No-Bake Muesli Bars

    Vanilla Almond No-Bake Muesli Bars

    Published: May 17, 2015 · Modified: Jul 7, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Have you ever read the ingredients list on a muesli bar box? I just did. And I did NOT like what I saw. The list of ingredients is so long and there are are even things that I've never heard of! As for them being a "healthy" snack...well. There is just about more sugar in each bar than anything else.

    And don't get me started about how much you pay for those little bars!

    These bars have 7 ingredients total. And I bet you know what they all are!

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    There is honey to sweeten and hold them together as well as a bit of butter and brown sugar for that flavour that makes you weak in the knees. While I'm not going to advertise these bars as the healthiest snack option, I can guarantee they are better for you than the bought ones!

    Almonds add crunch, vanilla extract adds even more flavour and the combination of rolled oats and rice bubbles gives you that familiar texture.

    And the best part is - they are no-bake so it takes less than 10 minutes to throw them together!

    All you need to do is melt together butter, brown sugar and honey until it bubbles, and add a little vanilla extract.

    Muesli bars (1)

    Muesli bars (2)

    Combine rolled oats, rice bubbles and sliced almonds in another bowl and add the wet ingredients to the dry before pressing into a slice tin and refrigerating for an hour and slicing into bars.

    Muesli bars (3)

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    Now this is a snack I am happy about putting in my lunchbox!

     

    Vanilla Almond No-Bake Muesli Bars

    A simple no bake muesli bar recipe, perfect for lunchboxes or snacks!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Chilling time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 bars
    Author: Laura

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
    • 1 ½ cups rice bubbles
    • ½ cup sliced almonds
    • ⅓ cup honey
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 40 g butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • In a medium sized bowl combine rolled oats, rice bubbles & almonds.
    • Melt butter, honey and brown sugar together in a pot over a medium heat. Bring to the boil and let bubble for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
    • Pour liquid into the dry ingredients and combine.
    • Press into a slice tin (approx 18cm x 28cm/7" x 11") lined with tinfoil or baking paper. Use a rubber spatula and really press it into the tin. This will help the bars hold together.
    • Refrigerate for 1 hour, remove from tin and cut into 16 pieces. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature for 1 week.
    Nutrition Facts
    Vanilla Almond No-Bake Muesli Bars
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    118
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    5
    mg
    2
    %
    Sodium
     
    33
    mg
    1
    %
    Potassium
     
    71
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    18
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    10
    g
    11
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    237
    IU
    5
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    20
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Rachel says

      May 30, 2021 at 10:17 am

      Hi - is there a recipe for these with quantities? Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
      • Laura says

        May 30, 2021 at 10:46 pm

        Hi Rachel, I have added that back in now, it disappeared from the front end of my website!

        Reply
    2. Victoria says

      May 27, 2015 at 1:44 am

      These look so good - adding to the list of things to make for my little boy.

      Reply
      • Laura says

        May 28, 2015 at 8:38 am

        Thanks Victoria! They would be a great snack for littlies - no nasties in them! You could always add chocolate chips or a few sprinkles to make them even more appealing 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kim says

      May 23, 2015 at 12:46 pm

      Hey Laura! I love how these are packed with real food flavors...I have a granola bar addiction! Thanks for linking up on Tuesday!
      Kim
      http://peeledwellness.com

      Reply
      • Laura says

        May 24, 2015 at 4:28 am

        Hey Kim! They are so tasty - I just love that they are a snack for on-the-go that I know isn't totally bad for me! Always love linking up!

        Reply
    4. Jade says

      May 19, 2015 at 10:15 am

      this looks absolutely lovely! 🙂
      thank you for this recipe!
      looking forward to your future posts!
      and the site looks great!
      xo, jade

      ohjade.wordpress.com

      Reply
      • Laura says

        May 19, 2015 at 6:03 pm

        Thanks so much Jade! =)

        Reply
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