Quickie Granola Bars

Perfect for busy mornings or on-the-go snacks, these Quickie Granola Bars are a no-bake marvel that comes together in just 15 minutes! Packed with pantry staples like rolled oats, crisp rice cereal, and a luscious mix of honey and peanut butter, these bars strike the ideal balance of chewy and crunchy. Customize them with mini chocolate chips or dried fruit for a personal touch, all without turning on the oven. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or looking for a wholesome, homemade snack, these soft, sweet granola bars are a quick and delicious solution. Plus, they're kid-friendly and made to fit right in your busy lifestyle!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup crisp rice cereal
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.5 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
• 0.25 cup dried fruit (chopped, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and crisp rice cereal.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the honey, peanut butter, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and just begins to bubble.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Pour the warm honey mixture over the oats and cereal, stirring quickly to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

If using mini chocolate chips and/or dried fruit, fold them into the mixture once it is slightly cooled to avoid melting the chocolate chips.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Use the back of a spoon or a piece of parchment paper to press it firmly into an even layer.

Step 8

Refrigerate the pan for 1 hour to firm up the mixture.

Step 9

Once set, lift the granola slab out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut it into 12 bars.

Step 10

Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	654.5 grams (654.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2698

Total Fat 83.50g	107%
Saturated Fat 20.60g	103%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1318mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 441.80g	161%
Dietary Fiber 31.60g	113%
Total Sugars 211.60g
Protein 69.60g	139%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 243mg	19%
Iron 45mg	248%
Potassium 2046mg	44%

*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: 26.9%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 63.2%