Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars Recipe
These no-bake peanut butter granola bars are chewy, sweet, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for busy weeks, they come together in minutes and require no oven time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mix-ins (e.g., dark chocolate chips, chopped peanuts)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and melted coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth (about 60-90 seconds total).
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
- Add rolled oats and stir until every oat is coated. The mixture should be thick and sticky.
- Fold in mix-ins gently (if using chocolate chips, let mixture cool slightly first to prevent melting).
- Transfer mixture to the lined pan. Press firmly and evenly using a piece of plastic wrap or wax paper over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (3-4 hours is better) until firm.
- Lift the block out using parchment overhang. Cut into 12 even bars with a sharp knife.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Press the mixture firmly into the pan to prevent crumbling. For cleaner cuts, let bars sit at room temperature for 5 minutes after chilling. Different peanut butters may affect texture; adjust oat-to-wet-ingredient ratio if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
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