No Bake Chewy Granola Bars
No Bake Chewy Granola Bars start with a blend of old-fashioned oats and puffed rice cereal, then mixed with peanut butter and honey with chocolate chips folded in. Grab one of the bars for a quick breakfast as you head out the door. Or, enjoy one when you need an energy boost or a sweet treat! They are also great for kids' after-school snacks.
Servings: 10 granola bars
Calories: 337kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (21 g) puffed rice cereal, like Rice Krispies
- 1 ½ cups (135 g) old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup (193.5 g) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (170 g) honey
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (173 g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, extending the paper up the sides.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rice cereal and old-fashioned rolled oats. Set aside.
- To a small saucepan over medium heat, add peanut butter, honey, and salt. Heat until melted and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour over the cereal mixture. Gently fold until evenly coated.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips, reserving a few for the topping.
- Add the granola bar mixture to the lined pan. Using a sheet of parchment paper, press the mixture into an even layer. Top with reserved chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are set.
- When ready, remove the granola from the pan. Slice into 10 bars.
- For optimal freshness and shape, store in the refrigerator or freezer.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1granola bar | Calories: 337kcal