Nutritious No-Bake Trail Mix Granola Bars
These homemade no-bake trail mix granola bars are delicious and packed with nutrition. Made with plenty of oats, nuts, and seeds, this recipe is perfect for a meal prep snack! The bars are vegan, gluten-free, and high in fiber.

I am so excited to share this no-bake trail mix granola bar recipe with you today. It’s one of my favourite snack recipes I’ve made to date – I’ve been eating them all week!
As a dietitian, I always try to create easy and healthy snack recipes that are balanced in nutrition. Meaning – some complex carbohydrates for energy, balanced with sources of healthy fat, protein, and fiber to elongate your blood sugar curve and keep you feeling fuller for longer.
These healthy, homemade granola bars are packed with nutritious ingredients like nuts, seeds, oats, and dried fruit that provide that exact nutrition combination.
Nutrition aside, these bars are also super easy to make and there’s no need to turn on the oven! They’re meant to be made in advance, and keep well all week in the fridge. These granola bars are truly a perfect grab-and-go, meal prep snack idea!
This recipe is also vegan and can be made gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats. If you’re curious about texture – these bars are on the “chewier” side, versus crunchy :).
I’d love to know if you try this one!
Want more make ahead snack recipes? Check out my roundup of 30+ easy, healthy meal prep snacks for more ideas!
Nutrition Benefits Of Homemade Granola Bars
Rolled oats provide a source of whole grain, complex carbohydrates rich in fiber. Oats are also an excellent source of micronutrients like:
- manganese
- phosphorus
- magnesium
- copper
- iron
- zinc
- thiamin
- folate
- pantothenic acid
Nuts and seeds provide a source of heart-healthy fats, protein, and fiber, all of which help to keep you full and lessen any spikes in blood sugar.
While the nutrition profiles of nuts and seeds vary, they are generally good sources of micronutrients like:
- vitamin E
- magnesium
- phosphorus
- copper
- manganese
- selenium
Recipe Ingredients Needed
All you need to make this recipe are the following simple, nutritious ingredients:
- oats (rolled or quick)
- almonds
- pecans
- sunflower seeds
- pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- hemp seeds
- dried cranberries
- dark chocolate chips
- almond butter
- coconut oil
- cinnamon
- maple syrup
- vanilla extract
- salt
Full ingredient measurements + detailed recipe instructions are in the recipe card below!
Recipe Modifications
Here are some ideas for how to modify this recipe. Just be sure to keep the ingredient proportions the same as the original!
- swap almond butter with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
- try different types of nuts, like walnuts, pistachios, or cashews
- try raisins instead of dried cranberries
Another note – you can double up the portions of a single seed or nut. For instance:
- if you only have pumpkin seeds, just use twice the amount in place of sunflower seeds (and vice versa)
- if you only have almonds, replace the serving of pecans with the same amount of almonds (and vice versa)
How To Make Granola Bars
Making these no-bake granola bars is super easy!
Start by lining a 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper that goes over the sides of the pan. This helps lift the bar mixture out later.
Then, mix together all the wet ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
Then, mix the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl. Add the dry to the wet and stir until the ingredients are well-combined and sticking together.
TIP: it’s a lot easier to pour the dry ingredients into the bowl of the wet ingredients, than the other way around! This helps prevent any loss of the wet ingredients and is all around less messy 🙂
Once the ingredients are mixed together, transfer them into the parchment-lined baking pan.
Spread everything out with a spoon, then use something with a hard flat surface to REALLY push the ingredients down well. I like to use the back side of a rectangular glass storage container with a bit of parchment underneath.
Transfer the baking pan to the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours – or even better, overnight!
When ready, carefully pull the mixture out of the baking dish using the sides of parchment paper. Place on a cutting board, and use a sharp chef’s knife to cut into bars!
How To Store Granola Bars
These bars will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Store them in an airtight container, with a piece of parchment between each layer (just fold or cut up the one you used to make the recipe).
If you’d like to freeze these bars, you can wrap them individually in parchment or wax paper, before transferring to a freezer-safe container or bag. Be sure to thaw before eating!
More Healthy Snack Ideas
- Chewy, Healthy Breakfast Cookies
- Chocolate Coconut Date Balls
- Savoury Spiced Roasted Nuts
- No-Bake Carrot Cake Energy Bites
- No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Energy Balls
- Chocolate Hazelnut Bliss Balls
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Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup almond butter (creamy, unsweetened)
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted (use microwave to melt)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp maple syrup
Dry Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups rolled oats (certified GF if needed)
- 1/2 cup raw almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup raw pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan if needed)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Start by lining an 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper that goes over the sides of the pan. This helps to lift the bar mixture out later.
- Then, mix together all the wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl.TIP: make sure your almond butter is super soft + creamy. If it's too hard, soften it in the microwave first!
- Then, mix the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and stir until they are well-combined and sticking together.TIP: it's a lot easier to pour the dry ingredients into the bowl of the wet ingredients, than the other way around! This helps prevent any loss of the wet ingredients and is all around less messy 🙂
- Once the ingredients are mixed together, transfer them into the parchment-lined baking pan. Spread everything out with a spoon, then use something with a hard flat surface to REALLY push the ingredients down so they stick together well. I like to use the back side of a rectangular glass storage container with a bit of parchment underneath. Don't skip this step!
- Transfer the baking pan to the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours – or even better, overnight
- When ready, remove the baking pan from the fridge and carefully pull the mixture out of the baking dish using the sides of parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board and use a sharp chef's knife to cut into evenly-sized bars!
Notes
- swap almond butter with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
- try different types of nuts, like walnuts, pistachios, or cashews
- try raisins instead of dried cranberries
- if you only have pumpkin seeds, just use twice the amount in place of sunflower seeds (and vice versa)
- if you only have almonds, replace the serving of pecans with the same amount of almonds (and vice versa)
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
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63 Comments on “Nutritious No-Bake Trail Mix Granola Bars”
Made these bars with pistachios and cashews. They were very good and so incredibly easy to make!
Hi Aleyah,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed these bars. LOVE the pistachio + cashew addition – I’m going to need to try that combo myself next time.
Hope you have a lovely weekend 🙂
Hi tried these bar but it doesn’t come as bar they are all broken but taste good.
Hi Suzy,
I’m so sorry to hear they didn’t stick for you! I tested the recipe 3 times to make sure that didn’t happen, and I know others have found success.
Some troubleshooting to prevent this from happening:
– Double check that the correct amount of “wet” ingredients are used (the almond butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup). If you’d like to try adding more maple syrup you can do this too, but it shouldn’t be necessary
– Make sure to press down on the bars in the pan really firmly using a hard surface (step #4). I suggest doing this for at least a minute. This really compresses all the ingredient’s together!
– Try refrigerating overnight so the bars have a greater chance to firm up
Please let me know if you have any questions! My apologies again – I hope that you were at least able to enjoy the taste and use this as a homemade granola 🙂
Came out really well – my friends all took them home.
Press hard to make sure they stick in the fridge but they’re phenomenal.
Hi Ari! I’m so happy to hear that you and your friends enjoyed these granola bars! Thanks for the tip – pressing down is necessary to make these stick 🙂
These are soooo yummy! My partner placed them in a cookie sheet pan so they were a bit thin, but they stuck together well and are such a great snack!
Hi Tori! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! It’s so appreciated. I’m so happy you enjoyed them, and glad to hear they still worked out in a cookie sheet 🙂
19” of snow outside and just finished shoveling for the third time today. Had made the energy bars last night and boy did they hit the spot. Easy to make and oh so good.
Hi Kathy,
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the bars! I hope they kept you energized through all that snow shovelling – that’s a lot of snow! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and hope you stay warm 🙂
These are super simple to make. Clean ingredients. Delicious of course, but do not stay together. I had my hubby press them and they crumble so quickly out of the freezer. These are not a bar you can carry with you as they “melt” and crumble. I can eat them directly from the freezer and they are so good but the longer they are out, the softer they become. You cannot hold on to these bars like a regular bar or they will fall apart. Delicious, but cannot be eaten on the go.
Hi Trish!
Ah I’m so sorry to hear that these didn’t stick together for you! I tested the recipe 3 times because I wanted to make sure they stuck together – it seems like it works well for some, but crumbles for others. Bah 🙁
Some troubleshooting that might help:
– Double check that the correct amount of “wet” ingredients are used (the almond butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup). If you’d like to try adding more maple syrup you can do this too as it helps bind the ingredients, but of course it will increase the sugar content of the recipe a bit
– Make sure to press down on the bars in the pan really firmly using a hard surface (step #4). I suggest doing this for at least a minute. This really compresses all the ingredient’s together!
– Try refrigerating overnight so the bars have a greater chance to firm up. I also recommend storing them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to eat them.
Again I’m so sorry they fell apart on you. I hope you were still able to enjoy it though – possibly as a granola recipe?
Amazing and by far my favorite granola bar recipe!!!
Hi Jessika! Ah thank you so much!! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this one. Thanks so much for sharing your experience 🙂
Hi
I would love to make these!
Are you abel to say how many calories it can be i one bar?
Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe 😍
Hi Weronika,
Thanks so much for your question! For both personal and professional reasons, I intentionally choose not to include the exact nutrition breakdown of my recipes. Ultimately, focusing on numbers goes against my nutrition philosophy as a dietitian and I much prefer to highlight the various health benefits of the whole food ingredients that I use! That said, if you would like to calculate the nutrition breakdown you can always enter the recipe into a nutrition calculator like MyFitnessPal! Thank you for understanding <3
Hi
I totally understand it and agree
Just wish my boyfriend would to
Thank you for your response!
Of course! Thank you so much for understanding <3
Easy and quick to make. My teenage son loves it.
Hi Kirty! Thank you so much for sharing! It’s so appreciated. I’m so happy to hear that you and your son enjoyed this one 🙂
These are delicious and I make them often!
Thank you so much, Addie! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoy making these 🙂
These bars were so good! Used a bit of extra oats, also used peanut butter instead of almond butter, flax seed instead of hemp seed, and mini semi-sweet chocolate chips! Already planning on making them again!
Hi Callie! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and modifications – I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed these ones!! So appreciated 🙂
Hi Carrie!
I am curious if using reduced sugar or sugar free maple syrup would affect the binding?
Hi Heather! Thanks so much for your question! I personally have never tried a reduced or sugar-free maple syrup, so I’m not too familiar with how they work! If the consistency is the same as regular maple syrup, it *should* work but I can’t promise! I tried to use the least amount of maple syrup that I possibly could without affecting the binding in this recipe!! They’re not overly sweet 🙂
If you try a sugar-free syrup, let me know how it turns out!
I could not find calorie total, or the grams of sugar in these bars. Could you send these please?
Hi Lynne! I don’t count calories or macros, so unfortunately I’m not able to send those to you. If you’d like to read more about why I don’t include these numbers, I go more into my reasoning on my frequently asked questions page!
Thanks so much for understanding.
Theses granola bars are absolutely fabulous!! Definitely will make them often.
Hi Crystal! Thank you so much for sharing that!! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed them 🙂
Hi Carrie!
Followed the recipe minus the salt and cranberries and they turned out perfectly. They stuck together and taste great!
Hi Rod! Thanks so much for sharing your experience! It’s so appreciated. I’m so happy to hear these turned out well for you 🙂
Huge hit at my house!
Hi Laura! I’m so happy to hear that!! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
I made these as I’m on my journey eating cleaner and healthy in order to lose some
weight and build my body back internally after having covid. These are great for when I fancy a cup of tea and a light snack, made very quickly. I would love to know the nutrients in these? Even if it’s just calories, so many recipes do not tell you this information. Yet I do know there likely half if not less than what the health bars say they have in them. Thanks
Hi Kelly! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed these – thank you so much for sharing your experience!!
For both personal and professional reasons, I intentionally choose not to include the exact nutrition breakdown of my recipes. Ultimately, focusing on numbers goes against my nutrition philosophy as a dietitian and I much prefer to highlight the various health benefits of the whole food ingredients that I use! You can read more about my decision not to include them on my FAQ page if interested.
That said, if you would like to calculate the nutrition breakdown you can always enter the recipe into a nutrition calculator like MyFitnessPal!
Thank you so much for understanding.
These are amazing. Very flavorful and simple to make. I now carry a couple of pieces with me for my long bike rides and long runs. They fuel me really well for this endurance events and they’re easy on my stomach, too.
Hi Terry! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoy these bars. Love that you bring them along with you on your bike rides and runs, and that they sit well with your stomach during those times too 🙂
What is the recipe yield??
Hi Allison – the recipe yields 12 bars, as written in the recipe card 🙂
I swear by these! I make them every week without fail and they are so easy and delicious. Perfect post gym snack or just when you fancy a healthy sweet treat.
I swear by these! I make them every week without fail and they are so easy and delicious. Perfect post gym snack or just when you fancy a healthy sweet treat.
Hi Tj! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! It’s so appreciated. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoy these and that you make them regularly. Love it as a post-gym snack!! 🙂
Made it this weekend with a few tweaks: added shredded coconut and chopped dates, omitted hemp and pepitas (didn’t have any on hand), and it turned out perfect! This is a keeper!
Hi Catherine! Thanks so much for sharing your experience – it’s so appreciated. I love these additions you made – coconut and dates sound DELISH!!
Absolutely delicious! I got carried away and made the recipe before reading the notes. Please, Carrie thinks of everything. When she says watch the measurements…then watch them. The first time I added too many dry ingredients and upset the balance of wet and dry. It came out a bit crumbly but was perfect on yogurt. The second time they were perfect! You did it again, Carrie…thanks!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review, Kimberly! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed these bars. Yes – this is one of those recipes that the measurements matter a bit more haha, but happy you were able to repurpose the first batch like granola over yogurt! Such a great use 🙂
Hello! I love your recipes! Other than a few bad habits, I’m pretty good about what I eat, but I am trying to do even better. Do you ever include the nutritional specs, such as how many calories? I’m trying to lose weight, and this would be wonderful to know. Thank you for everything!
Hi Jenny! Thank you so much for the kind words and your question :). My apologies for the delayed response – I got married over the long weekend and have taken some time off work!
For both personal and professional reasons, I intentionally choose not to include the exact nutrition breakdown of my recipes. Ultimately, focusing on numbers goes against my nutrition philosophy as a dietitian and I much prefer to highlight the various health benefits of the whole food ingredients that I use! You can read more about my decision not to include them on my FAQ page if interested.
That said, I totally understand that some people want to know the nutrition specs! If you would like to calculate the nutrition breakdown, you can always enter the recipe into a nutrition calculator like MyFitnessPal. Thank you so much for understanding 🙂
Do you have a suggestion for a good replacement for the coconut oil? I don’t like coconut!
Hi Caroline! I would recommend using a neutral flavoured oil – something like avocado, grapeseed, sunflower, etc. It’s a small amount and you don’t really taste the coconut! These neutral oils shouldn’t affect the flavour either, but will help things stick together 🙂
Do you have the calorie content per serving?
Hi Melissa! Thank you for your question.
For both personal and professional reasons, I intentionally choose not to include the exact nutrition breakdown of my recipes. Ultimately, focusing on numbers goes against my nutrition philosophy as a dietitian and I much prefer to highlight the various health benefits of the whole food ingredients that I use! You can read more about my decision not to include them on my FAQ page if interested.
That said, if you would like to calculate the nutrition breakdown you can always enter the recipe into a nutrition calculator like MyFitnessPal! Thank you so much for understanding 🙂
I love these bars. First made 1-7-23
These have a very good flavor. The almond butter makes a nice base for these protein bars. The only changes I made are (1) instead of all maple syrup, I used 1/3 cup of honey and 2 TBS of real maple syrup. I think this made the bars just sweet enough but not overly sweet which I tend to like. (2) I did not have hemp seeds so put in more raw sunflower seeds in combination with a TBS of ground flax and chia seeds( I always have these on hand). It held together well! I did use a container to flatten the bars as recommended and put in fridge for close to 48 hours. YUM! Great protein and healthy ingredients! Will make again.
Hi Julie! Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review – it’s so appreciated. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed these and that you were able to make them with the ingredients you had on hand!! You’re making me want to make these again 🙂
Hello,
Love all of your recipes, but is it possible to get nutritional information for them? It would be very helpful for dietary reasons.
Hi Kate! Thank you for the kind words – I’m so happy to hear you enjoy them!
While I have resisted sharing nutrition information in the past due to personal and professional reasons, I’m trying to find a way of sharing the nutrition info in a way that is sensitive to those who find these numbers triggering and for those who have medical/dietary reasons for benefiting from the information. I’m currently working on something with my web development team that will hopefully feel right to share in the near future 🙂
In the meantime, you are welcome to copy and paste the recipe into an online nutrition calculator (such as Whisk or Very Well Fit) to get an estimate of the nutrition facts!
I did honey instead of maple syrup and they were perfect! I’ve already made this recipe 3 or 4 times in the last few months.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Makena! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoy these bars. Love that you’ve made them 3 times already!!!
Just finished sampling a portion! Absolutely loved it! Do you have the nutritional value of the bars? They are delicious!
Thank you!
Hi Valerie! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoy these ones 🙂
At the moment, I do not have nutrition info, but you can easily copy and paste the recipe URL to get an estimate on this website: https://whisk.com/recipe-nutrition-calculator/
I hope that helps and I hope you enjoy the rest of the bars!!
My husban and I made this bar they are verry good.
Thank you so much for sharing, Diane! I’m so happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed these granola bars 🙂