Grape Nuts Carb Bars

Fuel your day with these irresistibly chewy and nutritious Grape Nuts Carb Bars! Packed with wholesome ingredients like hearty Grape-Nuts cereal, old-fashioned rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, these no-bake energy bars are a perfect grab-and-go snack. Studded with tart dried cranberries and crunchy almonds, and lightly spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, these bars strike the ideal balance between flavor and nourishment. In just 15 minutes of prep time and with no need for an oven, you can whip up a batch of these high-fiber, protein-packed snacks that are perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fueling, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Easily customizable and freezer-friendly, these bars are a convenient, homemade alternative to store-bought options, tailored for anyone seeking a health-conscious treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups Grape-Nuts cereal
• 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.5 cup Peanut butter (unsweetened and creamy)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Chopped dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Chopped almonds (or nuts of your choice)
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Grape-Nuts cereal, rolled oats, chopped dried cranberries, chopped almonds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 3

In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the peanut butter and honey. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring each time, until the mixture is warm and pourable (but not hot). This should take about 30-45 seconds.

Step 4

Stir the vanilla extract into the peanut butter and honey mixture.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix until everything is evenly coated and the mixture is sticky.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan. Use the back of a spatula or your hands (lightly greased to prevent sticking) to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.

Step 7

Place the baking pan in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture has set and is firm to the touch.

Step 8

Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the set mixture out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 10 evenly-sized bars.

Step 9

Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	694.6 grams (694.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2799

Total Fat 99.20g	127%
Saturated Fat 14.30g	72%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2205mg	96%
Total Carbohydrate 446.20g	162%
Dietary Fiber 55.80g	199%
Total Sugars 187.80g
Protein 76.90g	154%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 373mg	29%
Iron 26mg	146%
Potassium 2549mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.9%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 59.8%