No Bake Peanut Butter Honey Granola Bars
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4.9
No Bake Peanut Butter Honey Granola Bars
Description
No Bake Peanut Butter Honey Granola Bars bring together simple pantry ingredients into a chewy bar without turning on the oven. The creamy peanut butter and honey melt together briefly to bind the rolled oats, while a pinch of salt balances the sweetness. Optional mix-ins such as mini chocolate chips, raisins, or chia seeds add variety and texture, but if included, the oats quantity is slightly reduced to keep the balance.
The preparation involves combining warmed peanut butter and honey, stirring in oats and salt, then firmly pressing the mixture into a greased pan before chilling until set. The bars have a dense yet tender texture and hold their shape best when refrigerated. They make an easy snack for packing in lunches or as quick energy during the day.
These bars store well in the refrigerator, which keeps them firm and fresh. Their no-bake nature means minimal preparation steps, ideal when an oven is unavailable or for a straightforward homemade snack.
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups rolled oats old fashioned
- 3/4 cup peanut butter creamy
- honey generous 1/2 cup
- salt generous pinch
- mini chocolate chips raisins, chia seeds (see note, optional mix-ins
Instructions
- Place peanut butter and honey in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 10 second increments until the peanut butter and honey can be easily combined, but are not hot (this should happen quickly). Stir well. Add oats and salt and stir until well combined, use your hands if you have to.
- Dump into a greased 8x8 baking dish and pack and flatten into an even layer. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Slice into bars or squares.
Notes
- Chill bars in the refrigerator to set and help them hold their shape firmly.
- Mix-ins such as mini chocolate chips or raisins can be added; if using, reduce oats slightly for balance.
- Store bars refrigerated to maintain freshness and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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