No-Bake Peanut Butter and Chocolate Granola Bars

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Chewy granola bars packed with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips, perfect for a quick sweet treat at any picnic. This American-inspired snack recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, combines rolled oats, natural peanut butter, honey into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 12, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 12 American cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup natural peanut butter and 1/3 cup honey. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until smooth and warm.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly mixed.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups rolled oats and 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the oats and chocolate, stirring until everything is well coated.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing firmly with a spatula to create an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm. Cut into 12 bars and store in an airtight container.

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