NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES & PEPITAS

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These refrigerator granola bars take mere minutes to assemble. Our favorite homemade grab-and-go snack!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup toasted salted pepitas (unsalted/untoasted work too)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
2/3 cup smooth peanut butter (I use the natural stuff)
1/2 - 2/3 cup brown rice syrup (can sub agave nectar)

Steps:

  • Line an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. I like to use a long piece with the sides sticking out so I can use them as "handles" to lift out the bars later on.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the oats, pepitas, cranberries, and chia seeds.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter and 1/2 cup brown rice syrup.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and mix well with a wooden spoon. If the ingredients aren't quite sticking together, add a little more brown rice syrup, stirring after each addition, until they do.
  • Pour into the baking dish and press flat with your hands. The more firmly you can press, the less likely they are to be crumbly!
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until firm. Lift from baking dish and cut with a sharp chef's knife. Store, refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Durga Lamsal
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I'm not a fan of cranberries, so I used raisins instead. The granola bars were still really good.


kerry
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These granola bars are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and healthy.


Cardoh Official
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I've made these granola bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a staple in my kitchen.


umeh joseph
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I'm allergic to peanuts, so I used almond butter instead. The granola bars turned out just as good!


Ma Cho mar
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These granola bars are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We love making them together as a family.


Kelly Elisha
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I made these granola bars for my kids' lunchboxes and they loved them. They're a great way to get them to eat their fruits and veggies.


Mary BJov
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my granola bars turned out too dry.


Sara Saraayyub
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These granola bars are the perfect snack for on the go. They're portable and easy to eat.


Charlie McCreery
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I still enjoyed these granola bars. They were really filling and satisfying.


Shana Irani (Darshana)
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Abdul Jan
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I love that these granola bars are made with healthy ingredients like peanut butter, oats, and dried cranberries.


Jouidlin Sylvain
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These no-bake granola bars were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and packed with delicious flavor.