Peanut Butter Granola Bars Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups old fashioned oats; 1 cup steel cut oats; 2 cups crispy rice cereal; ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped (or blueberries, or banana chips); ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ cup honey; ⅔ cup peanut butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Combine oats.
3
Spread oats in a baking pan, and toast in oven for 15 minutes, stirring every five minutes.
4
Remove from oven, and let cool five minutes.
5
Prepare a 9 x 13 pan by spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
6
Set aside.
7
In a large bowl, combine oats, cereal, cranberries, chocolate chips, cinnamon and salt.
8
Set aside.
9
In a small sauce pan, combine honey and peanut butter.
10
Cook over low heat until thoroughly combined.
11
Do NOT boil.
12
Remove peanut butter mixture from heat; add vanilla, stir to combine.
13
Pour over oat mixture, stir to thoroughly combine.
14
Pour mixture into prepared 9 x 13 pan.
15
Let sit 3-4 hours to set up.
16
Cut into bars and enjoy!

1004

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups old fashioned oats, 1 cup steel cut oats, 2 cups crispy rice cereal, ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped (or blueberries, or banana chips), and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter Granola Bars falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Peanut Butter Granola Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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