For this week’s recipe I opted for something that could serve as a quick on-the-go breakfast or snack. So what better recipe than healthy granola bars? I found this one via {how sweet it is} and with only five ingredients and no oven needed, it doesn’t get any simpler than this!
What you’ll need:
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (unsalted)
- 3/4 cup natural peanut butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup honey
optional add-ins:
chia seeds, chocolate chips, dried fruit, flax seed, shredded coconut, etc.
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together. Press mixture into 9 x 13 baking pan. Refrigerate for approximately one hour. Cut and serve. Store extra in refrigerator to extend shelf life.
*A few notes… I accidentally bought “quick oats” instead of rolled oats and while it didn’t ruin the recipe per say, it definitely made a difference. Always remember to read labels carefully… lesson learned. Also, the original recipe provided both a baking and no-baking option. To save energy, I went for the no-bake option.
chopping the peanuts
oats, peanuts, walnuts, & mini chocolate chips
adding the honey (I used organic clover)
natural peanut butter
adding the melted pb… almost done!
press into pan. place in fridge for one hour.
cut and serve.
Enjoy!
This looks absolutely delicious! I think I could make this and eat it for my mid-afternoon snack and the pan would last me for an entire week! Definitely will give this a try!
I always make these–such a great, easy, natural & healthy recipe! I like to add protein powder in; vanilla in my opinion is better than chocolate for this recipe. The peanut butter makes them sooo delicious:)
great tip, allison! i will remember that next time :)