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Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars Kids Will Love

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A quick and simple no-bake granola bar recipe using pantry staples like oats, peanut butter, and honey. Perfect for busy parents and kids, these bars are chewy, delicious, and customizable.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (about 180 grams)
  • 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter (250 grams)
  • ½ cup honey (170 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional, 90 grams)
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (optional, 60 grams; walnuts or almonds)
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseeds or chia seeds (optional)
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Optional: Toast the oats in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant and slightly golden.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth and well combined (about 1-2 minutes total). Alternatively, melt together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt into the peanut butter and honey mixture.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats and any optional add-ins like mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and flax or chia seeds.
  6. Pour the melted peanut butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until every oat is coated and the mixture is sticky and well combined.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan. Press firmly and evenly using the back of a spatula or lightly moistened hands.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set, or 30 minutes in the freezer if in a hurry.
  9. Lift the granola slab from the pan using the parchment paper edges. Cut into bars or squares with a sharp knife. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

Do not skip melting the peanut butter and honey to ensure smooth binding and chewy texture. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan to avoid crumbly bars. Chilling is essential for bars to hold their shape. Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or oils. Optional toasting of oats adds nutty flavor. Warm the knife before cutting bars for clean slices.

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