With Dead Week stress falling over campus, students may find themselves in need of quick snacks. These no-bake granola bar recipes are easy to make when you’re in need of a quick food fix. With little prep time and less than seven ingredients, these are sure to help conquer the coming week. 

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes

2 cups quick cooking oats

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup honey

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips 

Line an 8-by-8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, combine oats and almonds. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 30 seconds, until smooth. Using a spatula, combine peanut butter mixture with dry ingredients, until well combined. Mix in mini chocolate chips. Press mixture into 8-by-8 inch baking dish. Refrigerate for one hour. Remove from baking dish and cut into bars.

Recipe courtesy of iheatnaptime.net

Almond Cranberry Granola Bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes

2 cups quick cooking oats

1 cup ground flaxseed

3/4 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

1 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter

3/4 cup honey

Line an 8-by-8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, combine oats, flaxseed, cranberries, almonds and sunflower seeds. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 30 seconds, until smooth. Using a spatula, combine peanut butter mixture with dry ingredients, until well combined. Press mixture into dish. Refrigerate for one hour. Remove from baking dish and cut into bars.

Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com

Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes

2 cups quick cooking oats

1 cup Rice Krispies Cereal

1/2 cup ground flaxseed

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Line an 8-by-8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, combine oats, cereal and flax seed. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, brown sugar and vanilla. Microwave for 30 seconds, until smooth. Using a spatula, combine peanut butter mixture with dry ingredients until well combined. Press mixture into dish. Refrigerate for one hour. Remove from baking dish and cut into bars. 

Recipe courtesy of simplyshellie.com