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Make yummy, affordable no bake snacks even easier with this list of top recipes. Each of these is a great toddler snack, kids snack, or snack for you—and none of them require turning on the oven!
I love having a stable of easy snacks that I can make in minutes without turning on the oven, and this collection of no bake snacks includes many of our favorites. There are no-bake granola bars, no-bake energy bites, bites that taste like cookie dough, and even no-bake cookies.
Many of these recipes are made without added sugars and each includes a nice mix of nutrients to ensure that the kids snack is filling and energizing.
(You may also like Toddler Snacks, After School Snacks, Mini Muffin Recipes, and No-Added Sugar Snacks.)
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No-Bake Chocolate Granola Bars
These are one of my most satisfying no bake bars for every age—we have taken them on so many family hiking trips. They hold up well, are super delicious, and have a balanced mix of ingredients.
With about 10 minutes of prep time, you can make the most delicious homemade granola bars to last for many snack times to come. These bars are easiest to slice after chilling a bit, so plan to let them firm up in the fridge before you cut them.
No-Bake Granola Bars
This is the non-chocolate version of the recipe above so you know you have options! This recipe is equally easy, with one fewer ingredient.
You can make these ahead and store in the fridge or freezer and have grab and go snacks on hand for days/weeks!
Chewy Granola Bars
Made with basic pantry staples and a super simple method, these chewy granola bars are a great snack to serve right out of the fridge with milk (or a toddler smoothie or water.)
Transform pantry staples into Chewy Granola Bars to serve as an easy kids snack or breakfast. This recipe is easy to customize for your family’s preferences, which is a nice way to ensure it’s enjoyed by everyone in your home!
Chocolate Balls
My kids call these “brownie bites” because that’s what they taste like…even though you might not expect that when you see the ingredients list!
Keep a batch of these SO-yummy Chocolate Balls on hand for when the next chocolate craving strikes—or simply when you want to share a yummy snack or dessert with the kids. They have only 5 ingredients and store ridiculously well in the fridge for weeks.
No-Bake Energy Bites
This was the first energy bite I made for my kids when they were toddlers. These bites are free from added sugar, they’re so easy to make, the texture is soft, and they can be made in many fruit flavors.
With just 3 simple and nutritious ingredients, these No-Bake Energy Bites are super easy to make and eat. They store so well in the fridge for weeks and are a perfect snack to share with the kids (and eat yourself).
No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls
Think peanut butter cookie dough and you’ll have a good sense of what these no bake snacks taste like! You can dip them in sprinkles for extra fun too!
These no-bake bites taste like a cross between oatmeal raisin and peanut butter cookie dough. I use natural creamy peanut butter (like the kind from Smuckers), and it works really well.
Apricot Balls
With fruit flavor and simple ingredients, this no bake snack is perfect for a holiday cookie tray or an afternoon snack.
These healthy holiday cookies require only 10 minutes and 5 simple ingredients. And they store well so they’re a great option to make ahead!
Granola Bites
I started making these as an alternative to the granola bites we can get at the store…but which come in tiny packages for more money than I want to spend on a snack!
Bliss Balls
With intense fruit flavor from freeze-dried strawberries (or other berries) and nutrient-rich ingredients, this no bake snack is a forever favorite.
These no-bake Bliss Balls have bright berry flavor, are packed with protein and beneficial fats, have only 5 ingredients, and store ridiculously well in the fridge for weeks. They are a satisfying snack to share with the kids.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
These work equally well as an energizing snack as they do a yummy dessert. Bonus: You need only one bowl to make them!
Made with just a handful of pantry staples, these No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies are both delicious and seriously satisfying. Make them to share with the kids!
Best Tips for Success
- Store no bake snacks in the refrigerator for best results.
- For allergy swaps, see the Notes on each individual recipe.
- Pair a snack with fruit, milk, water, Greek yogurt, sliced bananas, sliced apples, or other fresh fruit—or serve on its own.
- Ingredients to keep on hand for no-bake snacks include oats (gluten-free if needed), shredded unsweetened coconut, chocolate chips, nuts like cashews or almonds, nut butter such as almond butter or peanut butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and honey.
- Find more easy healthy snacks.
- Each of these has fiber, many are vegan, and all can work as no bake desserts.
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