No Bake Apple Peanut Butter Granola Bars (Printable)
Soft, chewy bars loaded with apple, oats, and peanut butter. No baking required—just chill and enjoy this wholesome homemade snack.
# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup crispy rice cereal
03 - 1/2 cup dried apple, finely chopped
04 - 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
05 - 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
09 - 1/3 cup honey
10 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How to make it:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
02 - In a large bowl, mix together oats, rice cereal, dried apple, shredded coconut, chopped peanuts, cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, gently warm the peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil until smooth and runny. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the warm wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly to ensure all components are evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using a spatula or your hands, press firmly and evenly to compact the mixture tightly.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until the bars are completely firm and hold together well.
07 - Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 12 equal-sized bars.
08 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for best texture and freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No oven required, so they come together in minutes when you need energy fast
- The texture hits that perfect sweet spot between chewy and crisp
- Customizable with whatever nuts, fruits, or seeds you have on hand
02 -
- Pressing the mixture into the pan with more force than feels natural is what keeps these from falling apart
- Letting them sit at room temperature too long makes them soften, so keep them chilled until serving
03 -
- Warm your measuring spoon under hot water before scooping peanut butter for easy release
- If your bars are too crumbly, press them harder next time or add another tablespoon of honey