No Bake Granola Squares
Satisfy your snack cravings with these irresistibly chewy and wholesome No Bake Granola Squares! This quick and easy recipe combines the perfect balance of old-fashioned rolled oats, crisped rice cereal, creamy peanut butter, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, creating a deliciously healthy treat that’s ready in just 10 minutes of prep time. The brown sugar and vanilla extract add a cozy depth of flavor, while optional mini chocolate chips make these squares a crowd-pleasing favorite. Perfect for meal prep, busy weekdays, or school lunches, these no-bake granola bars require no oven and can be stored for up to a week. Packed with simple pantry staples, they are a convenient, grab-and-go snack that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup Crisped rice cereal
- 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and crisped rice cereal. Stir well and set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar. Heat the mixture, stirring constantly, until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture is smooth. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and cereal in the mixing bowl. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
If using mini chocolate chips, let the mixture cool slightly to avoid melting, then fold in the chocolate chips.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and press it down firmly into an even layer using a spatula or your hands (lightly greased to prevent sticking).
Refrigerate the pan for at least 30 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up.
Once set, lift the granola slab out of the pan using the parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board and slice it into 12 squares or bars.
Store the granola squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for a firmer texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1890 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 83.3 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 540 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 259.9 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.4 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.5 g | ||
| Protein | 53.2 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1533 mg | 33% | |
*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.
