No Bake Apple Peanut Butter Granola Bars (Printable)

Soft, chewy bars loaded with apple, oats, and peanut butter. No baking needed—just chill and enjoy this wholesome, grab-and-go treat.

# 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:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, combine oats, rice cereal, dried apple, shredded coconut, chopped peanuts, cinnamon, and salt.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, gently warm the peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil until smooth and runny. Remove from heat, then stir in the vanilla.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. With a spatula or your hands, press firmly and evenly into the pan to compact the mixture.
06 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until firm.
07 - Lift the bars from the pan using parchment overhang and cut into 12 bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You need exactly zero baking skills, just a bowl and some spoon power
  • The chewy texture hits that perfect spot between granola and candy bar
  • They disappear from my counter faster than I can cut them
02 -
  • Don't skip the firm pressing step, or your bars will crumble instead of holding their shape
  • These absolutely must stay refrigerated or they'll turn into a delicious but messy pile
  • Letting them sit overnight makes them even better, if you have that kind of self control
03 -
  • Warm your knife under hot water between cuts for clean slices
  • Use the bottom of a flat measuring cup to press the mixture evenly

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