No-Bake Granola Treats

Ingredients

• 1 cup Very smooth creamy natural peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, or seed butter

• ⅔ cup Honey

• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

• Heaping ½ teaspoon Sea salt

• Heaping ½  teaspoon Cinnamon

• 2½ cups Whole old fashioned oats

• ½ cup Toppings of choice (e.g., chocolate chips, dried fruit, seeds)

• 3 tablespoons Flaxseed or finely crushed nuts

Instructions

1.     Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and flaxseed.

2.     Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together the nut butter, honey, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon until fully combined and smooth.

3.     Mix Together: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon or baking spatula until everything is evenly coated.

4.     Add Toppings: Fold in your desired toppings of choice for added flavor and texture.

5.     Shape and Chill:

5. For Bites: Roll into 1-inch balls.

6. For Bars or Squares: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spread the mixture evenly to about ½-inch thick, and cut into desired shapes. Use bar molds if available.

7. For Crumble: Follow the same steps as the bars, chill, and then chop finely into crumble-sized pieces.

6.     Store: Place the treats in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Watch us make it on WCTV here.