No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars

No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Recipe by Alison Lewis

Perfect for breakfast, dessert or an afternoon snack, these granola bars have a delicious flavor and texture.

Yield

16

servings
Calories

160

kcal
Serving Size

1 bar

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 500 ml low-fat granola cereal

  • 1 1/4 cups 300 ml crispy brown rice cereal

  • 1 cup 250 ml uncooked quick-cooking oats

  • 2 tbsp 30 ml chopped almonds

  • 1/4 cup 60 ml dried cranberries or dried blueberries

  • 1/2 cup 125 ml honey

  • 1/2 cup 125 ml creamy natural peanut butter

  • 1 tbsp 15 ml canola oil

  • 1 tsp 5 ml vanilla extract

Directions

  • In large bowl, combine granola, rice cereal, oats, almonds and dried berries; set aside.
  • In small saucepan, bring honey, peanut butter, canola oil and vanilla over low heat and heat 5 minutes or until blended.
  • Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture, stirring until coated. Press mixture into lightly greased 9 x 13 inch (22 x 33 cm) pan. Press mixture down tightly with wax paper. Cover and cool completely in pan in refrigerator at least 1 hour before slicing into 16 bars.

Nutrition Facts

16 servings per recipe

Serving Size1


  • Amount Per ServingCalories160
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 7g 9%
    • Saturated Fat -11g -55%
  • Cholesterol 0mg 0%
  • Sodium 50mg 3%
  • Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
    • Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
    • Total Sugars 14g
  • Protein 4g 8%

  • Potassium 35mg 1%

* 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.

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