No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars Recipe
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars are a quick and delicious treat combining smooth peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, oats, and a touch of chocolate. Perfect for a wholesome snack or on-the-go energy boost, they require no baking and can be prepared in under 10 minutes, then chilled until firm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp pure maple syrup (or honey)
- ⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
- ⅓ cup coconut oil (or butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats (gluten-free if needed)
- ⅔ cup salted peanuts, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Make the Base: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the maple syrup, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Stir in Oats and Nuts: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats and finely chopped peanuts. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the oats and nuts and mix thoroughly to coat evenly. Let the mixture cool to room temperature to prevent melting the chocolate chips.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Once the mixture has cooled, fold in the mini chocolate chips gently until just combined to avoid melting.
- Press into Pan: Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Transfer the granola mixture into the dish and press it firmly and evenly into place to ensure it holds together when cut.
- Refrigerate: Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill the granola bars for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Serve and Store: Remove from the refrigerator, cut granola bars directly in the pan for clean edges, and serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator to keep them firm and fresh.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
- You can substitute coconut oil with butter if preferred.
- Press the mixture firmly in the pan to help the bars hold together well.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a nut-free version, replace peanuts and peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and seeds.
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