No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars are quick, easy, and deliciously chewy—perfect for snacks or on-the-go treats!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter preferably not all-natural for creaminess
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 cups quick-cooking oats make sure not to use rolled oats
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Start by greasing your 9x13 inch baking dish with a little butter or lining it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the butter, smooth peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar. Stir constantly until everything is melted and well combined, about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the quick-cooking oats and crispy rice cereal. Mix well.
- Pour the melted wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Add vanilla extract and stir until the dry ingredients are fully coated.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and peanut butter chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Using a spatula, press down firmly to create an even layer.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until firm enough to cut.
- Remove the bars from the dish and slice into desired sizes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Refrigerator
- Medium Saucepan
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Freeze individual bars wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to three months.
- Let frozen bars thaw at room temperature for about 15 minutes before eating.
- Customize by adding nuts, dried fruits, or spices for seasonal variations.
- Use quick-cooking oats, not rolled oats, for best texture and binding.