No-Bake Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/2 cup Peanut butter, smooth

• Pasta & Grains

  • 2 cups Quick oats
  • 1 cup Rice crispies

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar, light
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125g) smooth peanut butter
• 1/4 cup (90g) honey
• 1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups (200g) quick oats
• 1 cup (25g) Rice Crispies
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips

Directions

• Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil, and set aside.
• In a microwaveable bowl, add the peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir and repeat. Remove from the microwave, then stir in the vanilla until smooth. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix together the oats, Rice Krispies, and cinnamon. Add the peanut butter mixture and fold in until fully combined. Fold in 3/4 cup (130g) of the chocolate chips. Dont worry if your chocolate chips melt a little against the warm mixture!
• Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan, then press the remaining chocolate chips on top. Cover, and chill for 2 hours before removing and cutting into bars.