Peanut Butter and Cranberry Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth while staying energized with these delicious Peanut Butter and Cranberry Bars! Packed with wholesome ingredients like natural peanut butter, rolled oats, dried cranberries, and crunchy almonds, these no-bake bars are the perfect combination of sweet, nutty, and chewy. A touch of cinnamon adds warmth, while honey acts as a natural sweetener and binder. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy mornings, post-workout snacks, or an on-the-go treat. Plus, they’re refrigerator-friendly and can be frozen for long-term storage, making them a practical addition to your meal prep routine. Healthy, satisfying, and bursting with flavor, these homemade granola bars will become your new favorite snack!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 0.5 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.75 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup chopped almonds
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare an 8x8-inch square baking pan by lining it with parchment paper. Leave an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring halfway through, until the mixture is warm and easy to stir. Alternatively, heat on the stovetop over low heat.
Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, dried cranberries, chopped almonds, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Pour the warm peanut butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until everything is evenly coated and combined.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a spatula or your hands (lightly greased to prevent sticking) to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until the bars are firm and set.
Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Place them on a cutting board and cut into 12 equal-sized bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3347 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.5 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1636 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 361.7 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.5 g | 184% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.4 g | ||
| Protein | 109.2 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 497 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2951 mg | 63% | |
*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.
