This no-bake peanut butter granola bar for one is packed full of natural protein and lightly sweetened with honey (or maple syrup) - It makes a great on-the-go treat for kids and adults alike!
Healthy peanut butter granola bar
This delicious single serve granola bar takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and is healthy enough to be called breakfast.
I made this for my husband as a midday snack, and some of his flattering comments included...'delicious!'...'amazing!'...'it tastes like peanut butter cookie dough!'.
My almost four-year-old even ate half, and he is NOT a peanut butter fan!
As I type this post (6 hours after their consumption), they are both asking for more! I tell you this not to brag, but to convince you to give it a try!
How many calories are in a peanut butter granola bar?
What's most enjoyable about making your own food is being able to add what you like and omit what you don't.
I rarely buy pre-made food, as it almost always gives me some sort of digestive or allergy trouble, but I do understand doing it when time is an issue.
This bar clocks in at about 370 calories and boasts ten grams of protein, making it equivalent to about one and a half eggs.
It provides a nice level of carbs as well, which will help sustain you for a time after consuming it.
All in all, a healthy, satisfying choice!
No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bar
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tsp coconut oil or butter
- 2 tsp maple syrup or honey
- ⅓ cup rolled or instant oats
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the peanut butter, coconut oil, and sweetener just until melted. Stir to combine.
- Add remaining ingredients, stirring until well mixed.
- Allow mixture to cool for a minute.
- Place 'dough' into a sheet of parchment paper and mold into a bar shape (see photos below).
- Chill the bar until set (15-20 minutes).
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Notes:
I use a natural, no added sugar or oil peanut butter, usually this brand. It's up to you if you want creamy or crunchy!
You can also add in a teaspoon of seeds, such as flax or chia, if desired, or even a few mini chocolate chips!
Some of the items I use in this recipe include:
Recipe steps:
Heating the peanut butter, oil, and sweetener...
Stir in other ingredients...
Form a bar...
Wrap and chill...
Post-chill...
You could make multiple bars and keep them in your fridge for an easy snack for you or your kids. It's a great way to get some decent nutrition in a pinch, and if my kid will eat it, so will yours!
Fun fact I thought I'd share: When I open a new jar of peanut butter, I dump out the peanut oil on top and replace it with olive oil. I grew up watching my mom do that and feel it's a bit more healthy! The only problem I run into is that the olive oil makes the peanut butter a bit harder to stir when cold.
Mix it well, and you will discover that, unlike other oils, it will not separate from the peanut butter.
Juliya
Love your recipes! Why it is sooo easy?! you are incredible! thank you for sharing!
Alice.
So good! I was a bit afraid of my rolled oats being too chunky but they only gave it nice delicate crunch. Also, I put my mixture into medium size silicone ice cube tray and it didn't solidify properly even after an hour in the fridge, but i blame it on the silicone tray. A quick pop in the freezer fixed the problem and afterwards they were all good in the fridge. Thank you for sharing, Lauren! Really yummy!
Lauren
Thanks, Alice, I'm happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
Lyndsay
The only thing that I would say to your recipe is to grind the flax seeds. They don't do us any good if they aren't ground up.
Dana
Love this! I made this morning using almond butter. I added chia seeds. shredded coconut and chopped dark chocolate. I am going to use this recipe as a replacement for the girl scout Samoas/Caramel Delites by flattening the mixture, cutting into rounds and drizzling with melted chocolate.
Hanah
That's awesome!! I love the fact it's single serve. I cook for just me a lot, and I love finding small recipes.
Lauren
Thanks Hannah! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
grace
if i don't have coconut oil, what can i use as a replacement?
Lauren
Butter or cocoa butter will both work!
LjGenthusiast
I wish I was home eating one of your delicious peanut butter bars with you right now baby... I miss you My Sweet Wife..
Laura
Nice idea! I don't have kids but am always looking for a way to make small batches of treats so I don't have too many treats laying around tempting me. This gives me ideas for more such items. Btw I think adding liquified coconut oil would work also in emulsifying the peanut butter as it will solidify at room temperature (under 76 degrees) or in the fridge.
Gabby @ the veggie nook
Lovely recipe my dear! Thanks for sharing it on healthy vegan fridays!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies
I have everything I need to make this right now! This is such a great idea and yes, you have totally convinced me to try it. 🙂
Lauren
Thanks Kiersten! Let me know what you think! 🙂
Stephanie Wilson
Awesome! I am going to try this with seed butter...this will be a good one to pack in my husband's lunch next week! Nice work Lauren!
Lauren
Thank you Stephanie! It is definitely a great snack! 🙂