Best Peanut Butter Granola Bars Recipes

LOW-SUGAR PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Mix rolled oats, dried fruit, whole wheat flour, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
• Whisk peanut butter, oil, honey, egg, and vanilla extract thoroughly in a separate bowl. Pour over oat mixture and mix very well until all the moisture is incorporated. Press evenly into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 20 minutes. Cool completely before removing from the pan and cutting into bars.

NO-BAKE RICE KRISPIES PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS (LOWER-FAT)

Steps:

• lightly grease 11 x 7-inch, can use a 13 x 9-inch baking dish but you will have a thinner bar.
• In a large bowl combine Rice Krispies cereal, oats and raisins.
• In a saucepan stir the corn syrup or honey and brown sugar until just at a boil.
• Immediately remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until well combined.
• Pour over the dry ingredients in the bowl; mix to combine.
• Mix in mini chocolate chips (if using) work fast the mixture hardens quickly.
• Transfer the mixture into prepared baking dish, then using slightly wet hands push evenly down into the pan.
• While the mixture is still soft, for easier slicing take a sharp knife and slice into desired size bars.
• Chill until firm.

PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a 7 by 10 3/4-inch nonstick baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Lay a 6 by 18-inch piece of parchment paper in the pan, allowing the excess paper to hang over the sides. Spray the parchment paper lightly with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, using a hand beater, beat the egg white until frothy. Stir in the peanut butter, brown sugar, and honey. Add the melted butter, oats and almonds. Stir to combine, then add the chocolate chips.
• Using a rubber spatula, spread mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing lightly to form an even layer. Bake until the edge of the mixture begins to brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 1 hour. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares and serve.
• *Cook's Note: To toast almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven until lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.

PEANUT-BUTTER AND MARSHMALLOW GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Butter a 9-inch-square baking pan; set aside. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add marshmallows; stir until melted, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Stir in peanut butter and granola until well combined. Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Dampen your hands, and press mixture into prepared pan, distributing mixture evenly. Set aside to cool. Invert pan, releasing bars. Cut into 16 squares.

PEANUT-BUTTER GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with 2 crisscrossed rectangles of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang at 2 opposite ends. In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds and cranberries.
• In a small saucepan, whisk together oil, brown sugar, peanut butter, cinnamon, salt and 1 tablespoon water over low heat until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly; whisk in egg white. Pour over oat mixture; stir until moistened. Spread evenly in bottom of pan; smooth top.
• Bake until top is firm, about 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes. Lift out of pan, using paper as handles. Let cool completely, cut into bars with serrated knife.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows, peanut butter, butter, corn syrup and vanilla. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring often until blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

PEANUT BUTTER AND HONEY CHEWY GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• To toast almonds, spread out evenly on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. You should be able to smell a nutty aroma when they are done.
• Add peanut butter, honey and vanilla in a large saucepan and heat until the peanut butter melts.
• Remove from heat and stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Press into an 8x8 dish and let sit until firm.
• Cut into bars and wrap in plastic wrap.

PEANUT BUTTER AND SEED GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly spray with cooking spray.
• Mix oats, cashews, pumpkin seeds, coconut, cocoa nibs, chia seeds, and hemp seeds together in a bowl.
• Combine peanut butter, almond butter, honey, and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until smooth and well mixed, stirring every 30 seconds. Mix peanut butter mixture into oat mixture using your hands or a spoon until well combined. Firmly press mixture into the prepared pan. Cut into bars, cover pan, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

NO-BAKE RASPBERRY PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Combine peanut butter and honey in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until melted and smooth, about 30 seconds. Add oats, raspberries, flaxseed meal, and chia seeds and mix well.
• Line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
• Press oat mixture into the prepared baking dish, using your fingers to flatten into the corners. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. Cut into bars.

PEANUT BUTTER AND HONEY GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
• Combine oats, wheat bran, coconut, raisins, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, wheat germ, and flaxseed together in a bowl.
• Mix honey, oil, brown sugar, and peanut butter together in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Whisk milk, vanilla extract, and baking soda together in a bowl; pour into honey mixture. Cook mixture, whisking constantly, until bubbling; remove from heat and immediately pour over dry ingredients.
• Press oat mixture into the prepared baking sheet using your hands until top is smooth and mixture is evenly distributed.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool to room temperature and cut into bars.

PEANUT BUTTER-COCONUT-RAISIN GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spray a 9-inch square pan with vegetable spray.
• Put rolled oats, raisins, bran flakes, coconut, chocolate chips, pecans, and baking soda in bowl.
• Combine until well mixed.
• In small saucepan, whisk together peanut butter, brown sugar, margarine, honey and vanilla over medium heat for approximately 30 seconds or just until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.
• Pour over dry ingredients and stir to combine.
• Press into prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until browned.
• Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Beat first 5 ingredients until well blended.
• Combine oats, sugar & salt; add to peanut butter mixture and mix until sticky batter forms (about 1 minute).
• Stir in chocolate chips.
• Press into a 13" x 9" pan coated with cooking spray. Use a piece of wax paper to help press it into an even layer in the pan.
• Bake 12-15 minutes. Cool completely and slice into bars.

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Line a 7 x 11 inch pan with foil. Leave some of the foil hanging over the edge so that you can lift the granola bars out easily.
• In a large bowl combine the cereal, oats, and chopped nuts.
• In a medium sized bowl combine the peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar. Stir together well.
• Place in microwave and heat for 1 minute on high. Stir together well after removing from microwave until it's creamy and smooth.
• Place back in the microwave and heat for another 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir in vanilla.
• Pour over the cereal mixture that is in the other bowl and stir together well. Be sure all of the dry ingredients are coated well.
• Place mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly over all. Press down well with the back of a wooden spoon or you can use your fingers.
• Let cool for 30-45 minutes or stick in the fridge to until set up well.
• Lift foil out of pan and slice into bars or squares the size you want.

SIMPLE, CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER RAISIN GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cereal, oats and raisins (or other fruit). Set aside.
• In a small pan, mix brown sugar and corn syrup. Heat and stir until boiling.
• Remove brown sugar mixture from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla.
• Pour brown sugar/peanut butter mixture over the cereal mixture and stir to mix well (until everything appears to be coated in the peanut butter mixture).
• Spray a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray and press the mixture firmly into it.
• Cool and cut into 16 bars. Store in an airtight container.

APPLE & PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×9 baking dish and set aside. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and use the back of a wooden spoon or a spatula to press it down evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are just barely browned. Allow to cool before cutting into squares!!

PEANUT-BUTTER GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
• Line an 8 inch square baking pan with two criss-crossed rectangles of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang at opposite ends.
• In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds and cranberries.
• In a small saucepan, whisk together oil, brown sugar, peanut butter, cinnamon, salt and water over low heat until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
• Let cool slightly; whisk in egg white.
• Pour over oat mixture; stir until moistened.
• Spread evenly in bottom of pan; smooth top.
• Bake until top is firm, about 30 minutes. Note: The firm top is your best indicator that it's ready - if it's too soft the granola will be crumbly, if it's too hard it will be too brittle.
• Let cool 10 minutes.
• Lift out of pan, using paper as handles.
• Let cool completely, cut into bars with a serrated knife.

CRISPY PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Lightly grease a 12x8 inch baking dish. If you don't have this size, 11x7 or 13x9 will work.
• Put half of the oats in a food processor and process until it forms a powder. This is optional, but I like the texture it creates.
• Add processed oats, remaining oats, and cereal to a large bowl.
• Put dates and craisins in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add to dry ingredients.
• In a small saucepan, heat honey until it starts to bubble. Remove from heat and whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla until well combined.
• Pour liquid over the dry mixture and stir to combine.
• Stir in chocolate chips. Be aware the chips will melt into the mix. You can freeze them ahead of time if you want them to stay whole.
• Dump mixture into the greased baking dish. Lay a sheet of waxed or parchment paper over top, then press down the mixture until smooth and even. Throw out paper.
• Allow to cool for about 15 minutes, then slice into bars while still in the dish. Chill dish for about an hour to firm up, then remove bars and place in an airtight container.

PEANUT BUTTER & NUTELLA GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Place peanut butter and nutella in microwave safe bowl and heat till melted (about 1 minute to 1 1/2 minutes).
• Pour all other ingredients in large bowl.
• Mix PB & Nutella with other ingredients and stir until well combined.
• Line a 9x13 pan with aluminum foil and then spray with cooking spray. Dump granola into 9x13 pan and spread until even and packed down.
• Chill for at least an hour. Cut into bar size portions and individually wrap in saran wrap and store in ziploc bag in fridge!

5 MINUTE NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• 1. Add all the dry ingredients to a large bowl. Mix them together.
• 2. In a separate (microwave safe) bowl, mix together the wet ingredients, then microwave them for about 20 to 30 seconds. This will make it easier to mix and add to the dry ingredients since it's really sticky!
• 3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix! Keep mixing until the wet binding ingredients are as well distributed as possible. Put some muscle into it!
• 4. Put the mixture into a shallow pan and flatten it down. Done and done!
• 5. Cut them into about 12 bars (they are probably a bit crumbly still, but don't worry - the fridge will bind them!) and store them in the fridge. You can either just store them together in the big pan (covered with foil) or separately wrap them for easy grabbing and going!
• 6. Nutritional Stats (when cut into 12 bars) Calories 189 Total Carbohydrates 24.6g Dietary Fiber 4.4g Sugars 9.3g Protein 6.0g

MARTHA STEWART'S PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Grease a 9-inch-square pan and set aside.
• Measure out granola into a bowl so that it is ready to go when the marshmallow mixture is ready.
• In a large saucepan: melt butter and marshmallows, stir until melted. Remove from heat.
• Add peanut butter, then granola. Stir til well combined. Put into your prepared pan. With damp hands, press mixture to even out. Cool.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.