Apple Peanut Butter Granola Bars (Printable)

Soft chewy bars with apple, oats, and peanut butter. No baking required—just chill and enjoy.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup crispy rice cereal
03 - 1/2 cup dried apple, finely chopped
04 - 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
05 - 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
09 - 1/3 cup honey
10 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on sides for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, mix oats, rice cereal, dried apple, shredded coconut, chopped peanuts, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, gently warm peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil until smooth and runny. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour warm mixture over dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly with spatula or hands to compact the mixture.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until completely firm.
07 - Lift bars from pan using parchment overhang and cut into 12 equal bars.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The texture is somewhere between chewy and crisp, exactly what a granola bar should be
  • They come together in one bowl with zero baking time
  • You can customize the mix-ins based on whatever needs using up
02 -
  • Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan is what prevents these from crumbling apart
  • These bars need to stay chilled to hold their shape, so do not leave them at room temperature too long
  • Letting the wet mixture cool slightly before combining keeps the crispy cereal from getting soggy
03 -
  • Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press the mixture into the pan evenly
  • Chop your dried apple into small pieces so they distribute throughout every bite
  • If your mixture feels too dry, add another tablespoon of honey or peanut butter

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