Name: No Bake Granola from the Pot
Yield: 8

No Bake Granola is a quick, 10-minute snack—no oven needed! Mix in your favorites like mini chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or dried cranberries.

Try the No-Bake Chocolate Granola version next! For tasty baked granola, try Almond Granola or Chocolate Granola.

straightforward And satisfying No Bake Granola

Years ago, after a failed batch of granola bars, I kept the crumbly mix in a bag—I wasn’t about to waste those ingredients!

Turns out, it was too good to resist. Everyone kept grabbing handfuls, and I started sprinkling it over yogurt and smoothie bowls.

And that’s how no-bake granola became a staple in my home. It may not be crunchy like traditional granola, but I still make it all the time. It’s straightforward, satisfying, and seriously crave-worthy!

Process shots-- combining the ingredients for No-Bake Granola.

But WHY No Bake Granola?

First, it’s fast—ready in 10 mins or less.
Second, it’s straightforward. Regular granola isn’t hard, but baking takes time, plus the wait for it to cool.
Third, it’s unique. Same ingredients as regular granola, but a different texture, making it a fun snack.
And fourth, it’s reliable for hot days—no oven needed, no extra heat in the kitchen!

Adding in skippable mix-ins to No-Bake Granola

Ingredients

Creamy peanut butter: Pick one you like eating by the spoonful—slow-roasted and lightly salted adds great flavor.
Honey: Sweetens the granola. Use maple syrup or agave instead if you want.
Vanilla & salt: Make it taste even better.
Old-fashioned oats: Works best; steel-cut oats are too tough, and quick oats get too soft.
Rice Krispies® cereal: Makes it crispy.
Oat flour: Blended oats (see “quick tip” box). Try flaxseed or hemp hearts instead.