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No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars Recipe

No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars are a great grab n go snack or breakfast when running out the door.
Prep Time55 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy snack, granola, granola bars, homemade granola
Servings: 16
Calories: 198kcal

Equipment

  • Aluminum Foil
  • 7x11 pan
  • Microwave Safe Bowl
  • Large Bowl

Ingredients

  • cups Rice Krispies Cereal
  • cups oats
  • ¾ cup mixed nuts chopped
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup Honey
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Line a 7 x 11 inch pan with foil. Leave some of the foil hanging over the edge so that you can lift the granola bars out easily.
  • In a large bowl combine the cereal, oats, and chopped nuts.
  • In a medium sized bowl combine the peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar. Stir together well.
  • Place in microwave and heat for 1 minute on high. Stir together well after removing from microwave until it's creamy and smooth.
  • Place back in the microwave and heat for another 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir in vanilla.
  • Pour over the cereal mixture that is in the other bowl and stir together well. Be sure all of the dry ingredients are coated well.
  • Place mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly over all. Press down well with the back of a wooden spoon or you can use your fingers.
  • Let cool for 30-45 minutes or stick in the fridge to until set up well.
  • Lift foil out of pan and slice into bars or squares the size you want.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg