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No Bake Chewy Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars
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4.72 from 7 votes

No-Bake Chewy Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bar

They only take 10 minutes to make and they are loaded with wholesome ingredients like creamy peanut butter, rolled old-fashioned oats, rice krispies, honey, almonds, vanilla and mini chocolate chips.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword: bars, chocolate chip, granola bars, healthy bars, no bake, oatmeal bars, peanut butter
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories:
Author: Kim Lange

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats pulsed in a food processor or blender for 5-6 seconds
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal or gluten free brand
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter or any nut butter
  • ½ cup roasted unsalted or raw almonds or peanuts, pecans, pistachios, walnuts, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Line 9x9″ pan with parchment paper or tin foil leaving excess on each side for lifting
  • Combine pulsed oats, chopped almonds and Rice Krispies in a large bowl and mix well and set aside.
  • Combine peanut butter and honey together and microwave on high for 1 minute, remove and stir.
  • Microwave for another minute. Stir in vanilla and stir until well incorporated.
  • Pour microwaved mixture over dry mixture and incorporate evenly.
  • Pour into prepared pan and press down to form an even layer. (I use the back of a measuring cup to pack it down).
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over top.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from pan using parchment paper and cut into squares.

Notes

Storing Peanut Butter Granola Bars -These bars can be stored at room temperature for 1 week or in the fridge for 2 weeks.
Freezing Granola Bars- Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before eating.