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Peanut Butter Granola Bars cut and lined up on parchment paper.
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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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Refrigerate20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast, Granola, Granola Bars, Snack
Servings: 10
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Food Processor

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
  • 1/2 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).
    Dates blended in a blender.
  • Place peanut butter and honey in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30-45 seconds.
    Glass bowl with creamy peanut butter and honey combined with a spoon.
  • Add date mixture to the melted peanut butter and honey and stir. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
    Glass bowl with peanut butter granola bar mixture.
  • Place foil or wax paper in an 8x8 glass baking dish. Press granola mixture into the baking dish firmly and evenly with hands.
    Pressing down Peanut Butter Granola Bars by hand into a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 20 mintes.
    Peanut Butter Granola Bars pressed down in a bar pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Remove from fridge and cut evenly into rectangles. (should make about 10-12).
    Peanut Butter Granola Bars cut into ten pieces on parchment paper.
  • To store, wrap individually in wax paper or plastic wrap or store together in an air-tight container.
    Wrapped Peanut Butter Granola Bars in plastic wrap.

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
  • Cashew pieces or sunflower seeds can add salt and crunch

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg