granola bars
Easy no-bake peanut butter granola bars made with oats, puffed rice, nuts, and honey. Perfect for a quick and healthy snack.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups quick cook oats
- 1 cup puffed rice can use millet
- 0.5 cup mixed nuts combination of peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and hemp seeds
- 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 cup peanut butter chips optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Spread oats on a cookie sheet and bake in a 325°F oven for 2-3 minutes. This step is optional.
- Line a 9-inch square dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine toasted oats, puffed rice, and nuts.
- Place peanut butter and honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds to soften for easier mixing.
- Add cinnamon and mix until combined.
- Pour cinnamon peanut butter mixture over the dry oats mixture. Stir just until combined. Fold in peanut butter chips if desired.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Refrigerate for one hour, preferably overnight.
- Remove from pan using the parchment paper. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
These granola bars are a great homemade alternative to store-bought snacks. Customize with your favorite nuts or add chocolate chips for extra indulgence.