Easy No-Bake Granola Bars

Line a 9-inch square baker with two strips of criss-crossed parchment paper, cut to fit neatly against the base and up the sides.

Place the oats in a large mixing bowl. Add the cinnamon and salt, and stir to combine. Set aside.

Blitz the mix-ins briefly in a food processor or blender. Add any large nuts first and blitz for a few seconds. Then add the rest and run the machine for a few more seconds, until the ingredients are all broken up into pieces smaller than your pinky nail. Pour the mix-ins into the bowl of oats.

In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, measure out the nut butter. Top with ½ cup honey and the vanilla extract. Stir until well blended. If necessary, gently warm the liquid mixture on the stovetop or in the microwave, but make sure it’s close to room temperature before pouring into the dry mixture.

Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix together until the two are evenly combined and no dry oats remain. Use additional oats if necessary.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baker. Use a spoon to arrange the mixture evenly, then use the bottom of a flat, round surface to pack the mixture down firmly and evenly.

Cover the baker and refrigerate for at least one hour, or preferably overnight.

Lift the bars out of the baker by grabbing both pieces of parchment paper on opposite corners. Use a sharp knife to slice the bars into 4 even columns and 4 even rows.

Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Bars can be stored at room temperature, in the fridge, or in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer.