Grape Nuts Bars
Packed with wholesome ingredients and irresistible flavor, these Grape Nuts Bars are the perfect blend of crunchy, chewy, and sweet. Combining the nutty goodness of Grape Nuts cereal and rolled oats with a honey-infused peanut butter mixture, these no-bake bars are easy to make and completely satisfying. Mini chocolate chips add just the right amount of decadent richness, while optional chopped nuts bring extra texture for a truly customizable snack. Ready in under 30 minutes (including prep and cook time), these bars are perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast, a post-workout pick-me-up, or a midday treat. With simple pantry staples and a no-fuss approach, this make-ahead recipe is ideal for busy lifestyles and guaranteed to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Grape Nuts cereal
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.33 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional, e.g., almonds, walnuts)
Instructions
Prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Grape Nuts cereal and old-fashioned rolled oats. If you're using chopped nuts, stir them in as well.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, light brown sugar, and unsalted butter. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle boil and the sugar is dissolved, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry cereal mixture in the large bowl. Stir everything together using a spatula until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
Let the mixture cool slightly for 1-2 minutes, then fold in the mini chocolate chips, being careful not to let them completely melt.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Press it firmly into an even layer using the back of a spoon or your hands (lightly greased if needed).
Refrigerate the pan for 1-2 hours, or until the mixture is firm and set.
Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into 12 equal bars or squares using a sharp knife.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.8 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1715 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 444.0 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.0 g | 168% | |
| Total Sugars | 199.7 g | ||
| Protein | 70.1 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 26.0 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 2279 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
