Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars
These easy no-bake peanut butter granola bars are a quick, wholesome snack made with simple pantry staples, perfect for busy mornings or on-the-go treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (250g) natural creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (120ml) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon (1g) sea salt
- ½ cup (60g) chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
- ¼ cup (40g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Microwave for about 30 seconds until warm and easy to stir. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sea salt into the warm peanut butter and honey mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, add rolled oats and optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until well combined and sticky.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined pan. Press down firmly and evenly using parchment paper or the back of a spatula.
- Chill the pan in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set. Alternatively, freeze for 30 minutes if short on time.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and slice into 8 to 10 bars with a sharp knife. Wipe the knife between slices for cleaner cuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Warm the peanut butter and honey just enough to combine smoothly. Press the mixture firmly into the pan to avoid crumbly bars. Chill long enough to set properly. Store bars in the fridge to maintain firmness. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats. Nut-free version can use sunflower seed butter and seeds instead of nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (if 10 bars pe
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
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