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Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars – Best Healthy Snack

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These easy no-bake peanut butter protein granola bars are the perfect healthy snack. Made with simple ingredients like peanut butter, honey, oats, and protein powder, they come together in under 15 minutes and are endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) creamy natural peanut butter
  • ½ cup (170g) raw honey
  • 2 cups (180g) rolled oats
  • ½ cup (60g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • ⅓ cup (60g) dark chocolate chips (mini preferred)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Optional mix-ins: dried cranberries, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, flaxseed meal

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat (or microwave in 20-second bursts), warm 1 cup peanut butter and ½ cup honey until smooth and combined. Do not overheat.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups rolled oats, ½ cup protein powder, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir to break up clumps.
  4. Pour the warm peanut butter-honey mixture over the dry ingredients. Add ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips. Stir until evenly coated and a thick, sticky dough forms. If too dry, add 1 tablespoon warm water or milk.
  5. Transfer mixture to the lined dish. Press firmly and evenly using the back of a spatula or damp hands. This step is crucial for bars that hold together.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, until firm.
  7. Lift the block out using parchment overhang. Cut into 12 even bars (3×4 rows) with a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts.
  8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Press the mixture firmly into the dish to prevent crumbly bars. Chill for at least 2 hours before cutting. For cleaner cuts, wipe the knife between slices. The bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months. If the mixture is too sticky to press, dampen your hands with cold water.

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