Apple Peanut Butter Granola Bars (Printer-Friendly)

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

# 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 Steps:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on sides for easy removal later.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add oats, rice cereal, dried apple, shredded coconut, chopped peanuts, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to distribute evenly.
03 - Place peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and pourable. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the warm liquid mixture over the dry ingredients. Fold and stir continuously until every piece is evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using a spatula or the back of a measuring cup, press firmly and evenly across the entire surface. Compact tightly to ensure bars hold together.
06 - Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour until completely firm and set.
07 - Lift the solid block from the pan using the parchment overhang. Place on a cutting board and slice into 12 equal-sized bars. Store refrigerated in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in fifteen minutes flat, perfect for sudden snack attacks or weekend prep
  • The texture is everything chewy oats, crispy rice, and pockets of sweet dried apple
02 -
  • Press the mixture into the pan much more firmly than you think you need to, or the bars will crumble apart
  • Let them chill completely before cutting, otherwise you will end up with a messy pile instead of neat bars
03 -
  • Use kitchen scissors to quickly snip dried apple into tiny pieces
  • Warm your spoon under hot water before drizzling honey for easier measuring

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