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No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Fuel your day with no-bake peanut butter granola bars. This healthy and customizable recipe includes oats, dates, almonds, and cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Refrigerate
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 383 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates (raisins will work, too)
- 1/4 cup Jif Peanut Butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3/4 cup almonds (we did whole and sliced mixed)
- 1/2 cup dried apples
- 1 1/2 cups quick rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Place dates in a food processor (or blender) and process until it becomes like an extra thick, sticky jam (you should be able to form a ball in your hands).
- Place peanut butter and honey in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30-45 seconds.
- Add date mixture to the melted peanut butter and honey and stir. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Place foil or wax paper in an 8x8 glass baking dish. Press granola mixture into the baking dish firmly and evenly with hands.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 20 mintes.
- Remove from fridge and cut evenly into rectangles. (should make about 10-12).
- To store, wrap individually in wax paper or plastic wrap or store together in an air-tight container.
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Notes
- Additional recipe suggestions:
- Add coconut for fiber and flavor
- Try dried blueberries or cranberries for fun flavor, color, and texture
- Mix in mini chocolate chips or white chocolate chips for a fun variation
- A sprinkle of chia seeds provide an excellent source of fiber, as well as promote heart health
- Cashew pieces or sunflower seeds can add salt and crunch
Nutrition Information
Calories
383kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
230mg
(10%)
Potassium
499mg
(14%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.