Peanut Butter Alpen Bars
Indulge in the perfect blend of nutty, chewy, and crunchy with these homemade Peanut Butter Alpen Bars—a no-bake snack packed with wholesome goodness! Featuring a hearty mix of rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, and nutrient-rich add-ins like dried cranberries, chopped almonds, and pumpkin seeds, these bars are held together with a luscious blend of smooth peanut butter, honey, and a hint of brown sugar for natural sweetness. A sprinkle of dark chocolate chips on top adds just the right touch of indulgence. Ideal as an energy-boosting breakfast, post-workout snack, or lunchbox treat, these bars are quick to make, requiring only 15 minutes of prep and a short chill time to set. With their balance of healthy ingredients and irresistible flavors, Peanut Butter Alpen Bars are your go-to solution for snack cravings with a wholesome twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Almonds (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Pumpkin seeds
- 0.75 cup Smooth peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal, and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, dried cranberries, chopped almonds, and pumpkin seeds. Stir to distribute evenly.
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Mix well with a spatula until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spoon or your hands (slightly dampened to prevent sticking) to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the dish.
Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips evenly over the top and press them gently into the surface.
Refrigerate the dish for 1-2 hours, or until the mixture is firm and set.
Once set, lift the mixture out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and place it on a cutting board.
Cut into 12 equal bars and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4074 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.5 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.2 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2211 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 556.7 g | 202% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.2 g | 186% | |
| Total Sugars | 282.2 g | ||
| Protein | 105.1 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 36.5 mg | 203% | |
| Potassium | 2010 mg | 43% | |
*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.
