No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars

1 hrs 29 mins

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

1. Line one 9x13 pan per 12 servings with foil and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together the corn syrup and brown sugar. Let the mixture cook until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.
3. Bring it to a simmer, then let it cook for 30 seconds more.
4. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter, powdered milk, and vanilla until smooth.
5. Stir in the granola and cinnamon.
6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, then flatten with the back of a metal spoon dipped in water.
7. Let the mixture cool for 1 hour.
8. Turn it out onto a cutting board and slice into bars.

1 hrs 32 mins

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. Line one 9x13 pan per 12 servings with foil and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together the corn syrup and brown sugar. Let the mixture cook until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.
3. Bring it to a simmer, then let it cook for 30 seconds more.
4. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter, powdered milk, and vanilla until smooth.
5. Stir in the granola and cinnamon.
6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, then flatten with the back of a metal spoon dipped in water.
7. Let the mixture cool for 1 hour.
8. Turn it out onto a cutting board and slice into bars.
9. Divide among gallon freezer bags, label & freeze.

1 mins

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Thaw: Countertop
2. Serve at room temperature.