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Your Ultimate Guide to No-Bake Granola Bars & Bites

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Whether you’re going back to school, sending kids off with lunch boxes or just want to make it easier to eat healthfully, this list of no-bake granola bars and bites is for you. No need to turn on an oven. They are all low-stress, whole foods snacks that typically require nothing more than a bowl, a spoon, and refrigerator.

Without further delay, here are 25 of the best looking no-bake bites & bars!

(Click on the link or photo to open the recipe in a new window)

BITES:

1. Pumpkin Raisin Bites – To Live and Diet in LA

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2. Almond Peanut Butter Balls – Lori Zanini

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3. Energy Bites – Cooking Classy

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4. Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate Energy Bites – Eat Good 4 Life

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5. Original Fudge Babies – Chocolate Covered Katie

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6. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Babies – Chocolate Covered Katie

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7. Peanut Butter Brownie Balls – Fit Foodie Finds

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8. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites – The Live In Kitchen

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9. Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites – C&J Nutrition

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10. Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Balls – Texanerian Baking

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11. Gluten Free Peanut Butter Banana Fudge Balls – Texanerin Baking

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12. Sunflower and Pumpkin Seed Energy Balls – Carla’s Confections

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13. Nutty Cookie Dough Bites – Wholify

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14. Pumpkin Energy Bites – Gimme Some Oven <nut free>

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15. Chocolate Coconut Almond Balls – Fannetastic Food

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16. Holiday Cookie Energy Bites – Running with Spoons

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17. Chocolate Coated Gingerbread Bliss Balls – Nutritionist in the Kitch

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BARS:

18. Granola Bars – The Lean Green Bean

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19. Protein Bars – The Lean Green Bean

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20. Homemade Chewy Granola Squares – The Six O’Clock Scramble

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21. Apricot & Dark Chocolate Bars – Nutritionist in the Kitch

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22. Apple Cinnamon Energy Bars – Confessions of a Bright-Eyed Baker

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23. 5 Minute Peanut Butter Granola Bars – Fannetastic Food

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24. Chocolate-Drizzled Cranberry and Pistachio Bars – Confessions of a Bright-Eyed Baker

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25. Healthy Dark Chocolate No-Bake Bars – Confessions of a Bright-Eyed Baker

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  1. Lindsay L, RD (@LeanGrnBeanBlog) says

    September 4, 2014 at 8:38 am

    thanks so much for including me! great roundup!

    • cfoodie says

      September 11, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      But of course, Lindsay! You’re one of my favorite bloggers! 🙂

  2. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    September 4, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    Aaaand now I’m really craving a no-bake snack! Such a great round-up, Caroline! Thanks so much for including me 🙂

    • cfoodie says

      September 11, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      Haha – I know. These bloggers (including YOU!) take the most amazing photos!

  3. catfoodisgoodforyou says

    September 7, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    OMG this really is the ultimate round up! I don’t think I’ll have an excuse to buy shop-made energy bites again… too much choice here!

    • cfoodie says

      September 11, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      I’m so glad you liked the post – thank you for letting me know! Always makes my day when someone leave such a nice comment 🙂

  4. Kristina @ Love & Zest says

    September 7, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    yummmmm! great round up!

    • cfoodie says

      September 11, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      Yay! Thanks Kristina! 🙂

  5. Angela@healthykideats.com says

    September 9, 2014 at 4:13 am

    I love these recipes! My kids do too! It’s a win – win!

    • cfoodie says

      September 11, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that Angela! A win-win is the best kind of win 🙂

  6. Megan (The Lyons' Share) says

    September 10, 2014 at 6:48 am

    Drooling!!! Thanks for the round up!

    • cfoodie says

      September 11, 2014 at 12:11 pm

      Yay! Thank you Megan 🙂

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