No Bake Apple Peanut Butter Granola Bars (Print View)
Soft, chewy apple and peanut butter oat bars. No baking required, just chill and enjoy this wholesome homemade snack.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup crispy rice cereal
03 - 1/2 cup dried apple, finely chopped
04 - 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
05 - 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
09 - 1/3 cup honey
10 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, mix oats, rice cereal, dried apple, shredded coconut, chopped peanuts, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, gently warm peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil until smooth and runny. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
05 - Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly with spatula or hands to compact.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
07 - Lift bars from pan using parchment overhang. Cut into 12 bars and store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They come together in under 15 minutes with zero oven time
- The combination of sweet dried apple and salty peanuts is surprisingly addictive
02 -
- Press the mixture into the pan harder than you think you need to
- These bars absolutely must stay chilled until you're ready to eat them
03 -
- Warm your knife under hot water between cuts for perfectly clean slices
- If your mixture feels too dry, add another tablespoon of honey