No-Bake Granola Bars (Nut & Raisin, Peanut Butter & Jelly, and Double Chocolate)
User Reviews
4.7
No-Bake Granola Bars (Nut & Raisin, Peanut Butter & Jelly, and Double Chocolate)
Description
The no-bake granola bars combine quick oats, rice crispy cereal, shredded coconut, nuts, raisins, and chocolate chips, all bound together with a mixture heated from butter, honey, and brown sugar. Vanilla and salt enhance the flavor. After mixing thoroughly, the mixture is pressed firmly into a lined pan and refrigerated to set.
The bars hold together well due to the hot syrup coating the dry ingredients. This results in a chewy and crunchy bar with varying textures from nuts and dried fruits. The recipe offers options to customize flavors with peanut butter & jelly or double chocolate variants.
Once firm, they can be cut into serving-size bars and stored in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to a week, making them handy for snacks or lunches.
To ensure they hold together properly, press the mixture firmly into the pan before chilling. Adjust the pan size to achieve desired thickness.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups oats quick cooking or rolled oats
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 cup rice crispy cereal
- ⅓ cup raisins chopped
- ⅓ cup peanuts chopped
- 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup butter
- ⅓ cup almonds toasted and chopped
- 6 tablespoons jam (strawberry, grape, raspberry)
- ¼ cup honey or agave, rice syrup, or maple syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Notes
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to prevent the bars from falling apart.
- Store finished bars in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature for up to one week.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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