Monday, July 25, 2016

No-Bake Granola Bars

 Oh Yum!  These no-bake granola bars are my new, favorite pick-me-up.  You can cut them into bars or shape them into balls, for a cool, summery treat.


 I'm using my bee teacup, which goes along with my honey ingredient in the bars.


 Little bits of chocolate and dried cherries gives these bars a nice flavor explosion.  Wouldn't they make a nice lunchbox treat, too?

 

No-Bake Granola Bars

2 cups rolled oats
1 ¼ cup peanut butter
1 cup ground almonds
3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup dried cherries
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used mini)
1/4  cup sliced almonds
Put all ingredients in a mixer bowl and blend well.   Spread in a 9x13 baking dish and refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting into squares.  You could also refrigerate the mixture and then shape into balls, if you prefer. 

Yes, Nana's Cooking Camp is still going on!  Three of my seven grands made homemade vanilla ice cream and Debbie's Can't Leave 'Em Alone Bars, which are easy and kid-friendly.  These kids sure enjoy cooking and are great little helpers!

This sweet fella always wants to make German Pancakes when he spends the night.  How can I resist making memories with him, when I ask what he'd like for breakfast, and he gives me the look of "You know what I'd like, Nana"!  He always helps with the buttering, sprinkling of sugar and cinnamon and rolling the pancakes up, because he knows the reward at the end

I am sharing this with these lovely parties:

56 comments:

  1. You must have read my mind, Kitty! I've been searching for a packed lunch bar recipe for my hubb's lunch box, and this is surely it! Am definitely trying.
    Hope I can keep my hands off them so that there are some left for the purpose!
    Your grandkids couldn't look more pleased with their cooking camp. As you said, you are making memories (and imparting useful skills too!)

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  2. Kitty, I'd like to enroll in Nana's Cooking Camp please! I so enjoy the photos of your grands and seeing what they're cooking next. Your no bake granola bars are perfect for the lazy days of summer. I always want a little bite with my coffee in the early morning hours before I have breakfast a couple hours later and the balls are a perfect solution, thanks for the recipe!

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  3. What fun! I know we would ALL love to come to your cooking camp! I would love to make some oatmeal bars soon. Hugs, Diane

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  4. Now those do you yummy! I have bookmark this so I can make them.Thanks,Kitty.

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  5. I love granola bars for breakfast Kitty, and yours sound so good, homemade with peanut butter, oats and chocolate, you are speaking my language! I've got to cook more with my grands, you are the best Nana!
    Jenna

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  6. Boy do those look good...and no oven on! I love your bee teacup...that is so cute! And that's a bunch of happy kids. You are so blessed to have them close and able to be with you often! Thanks so much for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea,
    Ruth

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  7. The key here is "no-bake". That caught my attention right away. I will be trying these this week, because I love all the ingredients in those bars. Pretty setting with the bumble bees. Kitty. Stay cool this week!

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  8. What memories you continue to make with your grands! Love it. The granola bars look pretty yummy too! Have a great week, Lynn

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  9. Glad to see "Cooking Camp" is in full swing! Not only are you providing one of a kind memories, you are also teaching some much valued cooking skills. This recipe is perfect for two reasons: It's no bake and it's going to be 100 degrees all week here & the other granola bar recipe I have had close to fifteen plus ingredients.
    Enjoy the week ahead!

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  10. Cooking Camp with Nana is awesome Kitty. What a sweet Grandma you are. The granola bars look great. I shall try making some. Stay cool Kitty.

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  11. OH my goodness Cooking Camp looks like so much fun. I love granola bars but haven't tried them with cherries. Yum.

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  13. Hi Kitty,
    I am signing up for your next session of cooking camp! Your granola bars look so yummy!!! I would love to try them....I always enjoy seeing photos of your grandchildren. Do you think they will mind if I intrude on the next session? ;)
    Love the sweet little teacup too!
    xo
    Linda

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  14. Yum, these are easy and delicious. I like that there is no coconut in them. Too hot to put the oven on. Can you believe I never tasted a German pancake? They look amazing, though.

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  15. Kitty, the homemade ice cream is just the thing for these hot days. I think I may have to make some German pancakes soon. '-)

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  16. My grands would love to help making these granola bars and eating them too. Us older kids would like them too.
    Pinned this recipe already.
    Stay cool. It's so hot here.

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  17. Hi Kitty, wow the granola bars look so good. I definitely will be making these. An afternoon pick me up would be perfect with one if these.

    The grands are adorable and sure have a wonderful time in your cooking camp. You make it so special. The ice cream is the best treat for these really hot days.
    Love your bee tea cup!! Stay cool and enjoy a great evening. Blessings and love sweet friend!! xo

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  18. Your bee teacup is too cute! The no-bake granola also looks like a healthy treat that will satisfy my sweet tooth.

    I'm always intrigued by what your grandkids create at Nana's Cooking Camp! I love ice cream, but have never actually made my own so perhaps it's time to invest in an ice cream maker (just imagine all the tea-flavoured ice cream I can create!).

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  19. The no-bake granola bars look tasty Kitty, would be nice for a grandma with her tea. I'm happy to see the cooking camp continues and I'll have to check out the rolled pancakes that are a hit.

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  20. Those smiles are worth every single drip/spill/mess ever made! I love that they come to cook with you, Kitty.
    All your pretty black/white & yellow look soooo pretty & summery....very cute!
    Thanks for sharing another winning recipe!

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  21. Hi Kitty, The granola bars look delicious and would be something I would enjoy with my coffee for breakfast. Love the pretty bee teacup and saucer, gorgeous colors! I'm loving those sweet faces of your grands. What wonderful memories y'all are making……….

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  22. Kitty, the homemade ice cream and granola bars are calling my name! I am having overnight guests soon and may have to make those German pancakes. My son Bryon always requested pancakes with chocolate chips. It's always a pleasure to visit Kitty's Kozy Kitchen and Nana's cooking camp!

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  23. When you said those granola bars are a good pick me up I was sold. :-)
    I'll have to make those so as to have on hand and I'll likely make them into balls.
    I had to chuckle when you mentioned your grandson wanting German pancakes because those are exactly what my grandsons ask for when they stay with us. In fact, my husband and I have had our fill over the past two weeks. :-)
    I use a recipe from a post of yours that you shared some time ago, Kitty.
    Your bee cup is very cute.

    Love and blessings~

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  24. When you said those granola bars are a good pick me up I was sold. :-)
    I'll have to make those so as to have on hand and I'll likely make them into balls.
    I had to chuckle when you mentioned your grandson wanting German pancakes because those are exactly what my grandsons ask for when they stay with us. In fact, my husband and I have had our fill over the past two weeks. :-)
    I use a recipe from a post of yours that you shared some time ago, Kitty.
    Your bee cup is very cute.

    Love and blessings~

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  25. Kitty, I see that almonds are added twice...once ground and once sliced...it that right? I will be making these as the look pretty healthy! You make delicious things.
    warmly,
    deb

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  26. Them bars look good I love oats so I'm ready for these no fuss bars. And I just love your bee cup so cute, Happy Monday Kitty have a wonderful new week. With love Janice

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  27. Those unbaked bars would be perfect during these hot summer days. I always like to have something on hand for my husband's lunch. What a great Nana you are - your sweet grands must have a wonderful time with you.

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  28. Oh yum, I love dried cherries! I have got to try making these Kitty. You are the best Nana!! So glad you will be sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  29. Kitty, I am going to have to make those granola bars. My man loves to eat one with his coffee in the mornings on his way to work. Thanks for the recipe and I have got to check out the German pancakes too. Girlfriend, you amaze me with your Nana's cooking camp. So funny...I was just telling my girls on Sunday after dinner about your Nana's cooking camp. Of course my oldest grandgirl who is 12 loves to bake so that was music to her ears. Every time she comes to Nana's we bake. Have a lovely day my friend. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  30. Hello Kitty, I mentioned you on my blog today. I hope you have time to stop by! Thanks and have a great day. :) Julie

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  31. Kitty, your grand kids are the sweetest! The granola bars do look yummy good, but I have to agree with your grandson and ask for a plate of those wonderful pancakes! lol!
    Wishing you happy memories during cooking camp,
    Terri

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  32. They look delicious Kitty! And no dairy! Yay!

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  33. Well, I'm eating a packaged protein bar right now as I'm reading this Kitty, and I know your homemade bars would be healthier and tastier for sure! I want to come to cooking camp!! xo Deborah

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  34. A cooking camp at Grandma's, love it! Lucky children. Have a great time. Blessings, Martha

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  35. This looks like the kind of recipe my son would like Kitty! A healthier treat, and no bake is always a big winner:@)

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  36. Oh everything looks so tasty! I love recipes like these lovely granola bars - YUMMM! The pics of your precious grands is adorable. How wonderful you're able to make so much fun and memories with them. Awesome!

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  37. Hi Kitty
    Those No Bake Granola bars sound super! I must try those and I love your little bee teacup. You really are the best nana! The grand kiddies must look so forward to their visits with you. Blessings, Karen

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  38. Hello my sweet and wonderful friend! Oh, how I love seeing photos of your grandchildren...their smiles show how much fun they have with their grandmother :)

    Your no-bake granola bars sound perfect right about now. I was having a coffee craving so I made a pot and am now enjoying a cup while I catch up on blogs.

    Have a lovely day, dear Kitty! Much love to you

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  39. Oh, those are sweet and happy faces, dear Kitty! Love these no-bake granola bars - perfect for these hot summer days (no baking)! Your bee tea-cup and saucer is just the cutest. Aren't you the sweetest for making your grandson's favorite :) Hugs xo Karen

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  40. Kitty, these little snacks sound delicious and to not have to fire up the oven is even better!! :)

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  41. Oh these sound so tasty! :)

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for crafts, recipes, and tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  42. Now see?! There go all my excuses. They look and sound yummy.

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  43. Wonderful post, Kitty! Thank you for the recipe - just may have to try making those....nice when has a choice to make a nutritional treat that doesn't heat up the kitchen when doing so!

    Your grands are so sweet - I LOVE you have Baking Camp, that is the coolest idea. Somehow NOW I am keeping notes of those great Grandma ideas! Thanks!

    Hugs. ♥

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  44. Those granola bars look and sound delicious.

    Thanks for sharing with SYC.

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  45. Such a cute teacup and the granola bars I will have to make! My grands love grampa's pancakes so I get time off when he makes them! Have a great weekend dear Kitty!
    Hugs, Nancy

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  46. Such a cute teacup and the granola bars I will have to make! My grands love grampa's pancakes so I get time off when he makes them! Have a great weekend dear Kitty!
    Hugs, Nancy

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  47. Hi Kitty,
    so sweet to see your grandkids with the yummy treats. They will remember their childhood with your treats for ever. Lucky kids. The granola bars look as yummy as the German pancakes. Now I am longing for some treats. Thank you for sharing this recipe and the nice pictures. Best greetings, Johanna

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  48. Kitty, love that cooking camp! AND "no-bake"? I'm loving that right about now! May your grandchildren never forget what a truly grand grandmother they were blessed with!

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  49. Your grandchildren must love visiting you…such big smiles on their faces. I think I'd have one too after eating one of you granola bars.

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  50. Hi Kitty,
    I want to come to your camp, you'al are having so much fun!! Your No Bake Granola Bars are perfect for this hot weather we are about to have. We did get some nice rain, I think you'al got more than we did for a change. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
    Miz Helen

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  51. Dear Kitty:
    You must be a great teacher because just look at these grandchildren - amazing and having fun while learning. Thanks for sharing!

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  52. What a precious grandmother you are. I would love to have you as a cooking teacher!
    Thank you for sharing this with us at Thoughts of Home.

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  53. You are the best grandmother Kitty. The kids just look so happy. How fun for you all.

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  54. These look so nice and enticing ♥

    summerdaisy.net

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  55. Kitty, I LOVE your combination of yellow, black, and white here!! It looks so cheerful and summery! The daisies; the black and white polka dot bow; the checked table topper; and the bumble bee cup and saucer -- adorable!! You always set the cutest outdoor tables. :)

    The no-bake granola bars look great, and those are darling grands! I know you all enjoy each other so much. Reading this post makes me miss my grandmothers; they were so sweet.

    Have a great week, Kitty!

    Hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  56. What an adorable teacup! Those no bake bars look delicious and I love incorporating local honey into my recipes :) Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Dishing It & Digging It!

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