No Bake Granola Bars

These No Bake Granola Bars are a delightful and nutritious snack, perfect for busy mornings, school lunches, or an afternoon energy boost. Combining oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips, they offer a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. The best part? No oven required just mix, press, and chill!

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal

• 1 cup quick cooking oats

• ½ cup packed light brown sugar

• ½ cup honey

• ½ cup creamy peanut butter

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• ½ cup mini M&Ms (plus extra for garnish)

• ½ cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for drizzle)

Directions

1. Prepare the Pan: Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil for easy removal.

2. Heat Wet Ingredients: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then whisk in the brown sugar until fully dissolved. Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the Rice Krispies cereal, oats, mini M&Ms, and chocolate chips to the wet mixture. Stir until well combined.

4. Press into Pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Lightly spray your hands or the back of a measuring cup with non-stick spray, then press the mixture evenly into the pan.

5. Chill: Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to allow them to set.

6. Slice and Serve: Once set, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper or foil. Slice into 12 bars. Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with additional M&Ms for garnish.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 220 kcal

• Total Fat: 13 g

• Saturated Fat: 2 g

• Sodium: 45 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 27 g

• Dietary Fiber: 3 g

• Sugars: 10 g

• Protein: 2 g