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sourdough granola bars

No-Bake Sourdough Granola Bars

AuthorBronwyn Case
Easy, chewy no-bake granola bars are a perfect snack to have on hand and I love how customizable they are. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have homemade granola bars that are not only healthier but taste way better than store-bought!
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Prep Time20 minutes
Chill 12 hours
Total Time12 hours 20 minutes
Servings8 bars

Ingredients  

  • ¼ cup sourdough discard 50g
  • 1/4 cup butter 60g
  • ¼ cup brown sugar 60g
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5g
  • ¼ tsp salt 5g
  • 2 cups oats 200g
  • 1 cup add-ins of choice nuts, dried fruit, seeds and/or chocolate chips

Instructions 

  1. Prep the Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats and add-ins to a food processor. Pulse a few times until the mixture is broken down to about half its original size. This helps the ingredients bind better and creates a firmer bar.
  2. Make the Syrup Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine the butter (or coconut oil), brown sugar and sourdough discard. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Let it boil for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Add Flavour: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  4. Combine: Place the processed oat mixture in a mixing bowl. Pour the warm syrup mixture over the top and stir thoroughly with a silicone spatula until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Press Firmly into Pan: Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Transfer the granola mixture into the dish and press it down as firmly as possible—use your hands, the back of a spoon, or even the bottom of a glass.
  6. Chill to Set: Place the pan in the fridge overnight to fully set.
  7. Slice and Store: In the morning, lift the set mixture out of the dish and cut into 8–10 bars. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

The more pressure you apply, the tighter and firmer your bars will be.