Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars 5-Ingredient Back to School Snack
These easy no-bake granola bars combine creamy peanut butter and chocolate for a quick, satisfying, and portable snack perfect for busy school mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup (128g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup (113g) honey
- 1/2 cup (90g) mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Measure out 1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats, 1/2 cup (128g) creamy peanut butter, 1/3 cup (113g) honey, 1/2 cup (90g) mini chocolate chips, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter and honey until smooth and well blended, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in the rolled oats and salt until the oats are evenly coated and the mixture thickens.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently to distribute without melting them.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly into the pan, smoothing the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to firm up (30 minutes in the freezer can be used if in a hurry).
- Lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into 10-12 bars. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Use room temperature creamy peanut butter for smooth blending. Press mixture firmly into the pan to prevent crumbly bars. Add chocolate chips last and fold gently to avoid melting. Chill at least 1 hour for best texture. Variations include swapping peanut butter for sunflower seed butter for nut-free, or using maple syrup instead of honey for vegan. Adding vanilla extract or cinnamon can enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (if cut into 1
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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