4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Granola Bars Recipes

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and set aside.
• In a large bowl, add the peanut butter and honey and microwave in 30-second increments until the mixture is smooth enough to easily stir together.
• Add in the quick oats, salt, and cinnamon and stir until well combined. Slowly add in the cereal, making sure to mix well.
• Scoop mixture into prepared baking sheet and flatten down with hands or pastry roller.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour or freeze for 30 minutes. Remove from the fridge and cut into 10 bars.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper so that some of the parchment hangs over two sides. Spray with cooking spray.
• Add the honey, butter, and brown sugar to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Let the mixture come to a light bubble for 1 minute while stirring.
• When the butter mixture is ready, remove it from the heat, and stir in the vanilla, salt, and peanut butter.
• Add the oats and the peanuts to the saucepan, and stir to combine. Make sure none of the oats are dry.
• Place all of the oat mixture in the prepared pan. Use a rubber spatula or the bottom of a greased measuring cup to press firmly the mixture into the pan very well.
• Let this cool for about 10 minutes before sprinkling the mini chocolate chips over the top. Press the chocolate chips into the granola bars with the bottom of a measuring cup.
• Let the granola bars cool for at least 2 hours. Lift the bars from the pan using the edges of the parchment, and place them on a cutting board. Cut into desired shape and size and serve.

4 INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER NO BAKE GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
• In a large, microwave-safe bowl, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk together until well mixed.
• Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave until warm and fragrant, and the mixture begins to dry out and become fluffy (about 4-7 rounds). Whisk in between heating increments. *Stovetop Instructions in Notes.
• Add oats and cocoa powder to the peanut butter mixture. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined.
• Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using the rubber spatula, smooth into an even, tightly packed layer.
• Freeze for 25-30 minutes, or until firm and completely chilled. Slice into 16 bars. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.