Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bar Bites
Quick, no-bake peanut butter granola bar bites that are chewy, nutty, and perfect for a wholesome snack. Ready in under 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup (180g) natural peanut butter (creamy preferred)
- ⅓ cup (113g) honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Measure out 1 ½ cups (135g) rolled oats, ¾ cup (180g) natural peanut butter, ⅓ cup (113g) honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips, 2 tbsp chia seeds (optional), and a pinch of salt.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir well until smooth and glossy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add oats, chia seeds, salt, and chocolate chips. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat oats evenly. Adjust texture by adding a teaspoon of honey if too dry or more oats if too wet. Mix for 3-4 minutes.
- Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper. Transfer mixture and press firmly and evenly into the pan to about ½-inch thickness.
- Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Lift mixture out using parchment paper and cut into 16 small squares or rectangles (about 1.5-inch pieces). Wipe knife clean between cuts if needed.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or oils for best binding. Press mixture firmly into pan for easier cutting. Chill bars for at least 1 hour to set. Use parchment paper to lift bars out easily. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats. For nut-free, substitute sunflower seed butter. Maple syrup can replace honey for a vegan option but may soften bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approximatel
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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