No-Bake Peanut Butter M&M Granola Bars
Deliciously thick and chewy granola bars loaded with peanut butter flavour, and stuffed full of chocolate chips and M&MS!
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (190g) smooth peanut butter
- ½ cup (170g) honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (200g) porridge oats
- 1 cup (25g) Coco Pops OR Rice Krispies
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (150g) chocolate M&M's
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the oats, Coco Pops, and cinnamon.
- In a large microwaveable bowl, add the peanut butter and honey, and heat in 20 - 30 second intervals until the peanut butter is runny and can be combined easily with the honey. Stir in the vanilla.
- Fold in the oats mixture until evenly coated. Use your hands if you need to. Fold in the chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup (100g) of M&Ms.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan (using your hands if needed), then press the remaining M&Ms on top. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 - 4 hours before removing and cutting into bars.
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Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g