These No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars are easy to prepare, nutritious and so tasty! With just 5 simple ingredients, these will be ready in 30 minutes.
I am in love with these granola bars. Oh, and my kids love them too which is always an added bonus.
I usually have to make a double batch because 8 bars do not last long in the Kelly house. Now that my kids are back at school I am always looking for snacks for their lunch boxes and after school.
If you've had my Peanut Butter Balls, Peanut Butter Cake or Peanut Butter Cookies before, you will love these granola bars!
These would be extra delicious with some Apple Chai Latte, Eggnog Latte, Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate or even some Spiked Apple Cider!
Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!
Why You Should Make These No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars
These granola bars are perfect because they are so easy to make and you don't even have to turn on the oven. They have honey in them so they may be a little sticky, so just wash your fingers after you eat them (licking them clean is also perfectly acceptable as well).
Peanut butter and chocolate together is just about as good as it gets. Add some texture and you've got sheer perfection.
I personally love a little extra crunch.
These are the perfect, healthy school snack. Hope you (and your kids) like these as much as we do!
Recipe Tips
I used cacao nibs which added a fabulous crunch but you can easily use chocolate chips, dried fruit, peanut butter chips, chia seeds or whatever you'd like. The possibilities are endless.
If your bars need a little more honey to hold them together better, go for it. You can also use 100% maple syrup for a vegan alternative.
Obviously maple syrup is sticky like honey so be careful not to make too much of a mess. I promise it will worth it in the end.
I usually meal prep on Sunday afternoons, depending on our sports and activity schedule. I like to prepare a bunch of healthy snacks and meals for the week to simplify things.
It really helps on those busy mornings ad afternoons when it's too hectic to even think about cooking or baking anything. Just remember, you should always make a double batch!
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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups gluten free oats or whatever oats you'd like if you aren't gluten-free
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cacao nibs can also use chocolate chips or dried fruit
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients except cacao nibs in a medium bowl thoroughly.
- Add cacao nibs until combined.
- Line a 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Spread mixture into pan and smooth out evenly.
- Place into refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Cut into 8 bars. ENJOY!
Beth
Yummy! These bars look amazing and so delicious! I love that these are a no bake bar, so excited to make these again. So fun and my family loves how they turn out!
Shannon
nutritional values please
lauren.kelly
The nutrition information is above Shannon! Thank you!
Suer
Where can I find the nutrition information on these bars? Calories? Sugar? Carbs? Protein? etc. Thanks! They look yummy, but I need to know a little more. 🙂
Linda @ With A Blast
These look so delicious, Lauren !
lauren.kelly
Thanks so much Linda!
Meseidy
Great snack or addition to a lunch box!
Karissa | Sweet as a Cookie
You had me at no bake! these sound bomb!
kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox
My whole family would love these!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos
Love this recipe 🙂 They look scrumptious and even better -they seem so easy to make. Chocolate and peanut butter are a fabulous combo!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
I am definitely making these tomorrow!
Lana@NeverEnoughThyme
You had me hooked at "no-bake" 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny
Love that these are no bake!
Ann
These look so easy and so good, Lauren!
Rebecca {foodie with family}
I can't imagine those lasting very long at my house. They have everything my guys like in a hand held package!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
These look so good! Pinning! Have a great weekend 🙂
Amanda @The Kitcheneer
These look great! Totally packing these in my lunch!