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4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Granola Bars

Published: May 22, 2021 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 15 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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an easy recipe for no bake granola bars bursting with chocolate & peanut butter! Only 4 ingredients for healthy granola bar goodness.

4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Granola Bars: an easy recipe for no bake granola bars bursting with chocolate & peanut butter! Only 4 ingredients for healthy granola bar goodness. #NoBake #GranolaBar #Chocolate #PeanutButter | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Craving… chocolate? Peanut Butter? Granola? Something easy and no bake? Check, check, check, and oh yes, a double check!

See, sometimes the day/the week/heck the month is just one big slog and it’s all you can do to keep your head above water, let alone make anything homemade, delicious and healthy to eat.

That’s where today’s chocolate peanut butter no bake granola bars come in. And make everything tastier and easier. We’re gonna keep things short today, simple today, and delightfully easy today.

Are you ready? Let’s make yummy no bake granola bars!

How to Make No Bake Granola Bars with Chocolate & Peanut Butter

Line

Grab an 8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper.

Whisk

Add peanut butter and maple syrup to a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk the two ingredients together until they’re very well-incorporated.

Heat

Heat the peanut butter mixture until it’s warm and fragrant. Make sure to whisk it together between heating increments.

Stir

Add the oats and cocoa powder to your peanut butter mixture. Stir and fold it all together until it’s sticky and well-mixed.

Pour

Pour this no bake granola bar mixture into the pan you prepped earlier. Smooth it all out into an even, tightly-packed layer.

Freeze, Slice and Enjoy!

Chill the bars until firm, then slice and enjoy the easiest no bake granola bars!

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The 4 ingredients you need

Peanut Butter

Pure Maple Syrup

Rolled Oats

Raw Cacao Powder or Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

How to Store Your No Bake Granola Bars

Storing your no bake granola bars is super easy! Just place the bars into an airtight container and keep them at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. 

Simple & easy no bake granola bars packed with nutritious peanut butter and delicious chocolate!

4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Granola Bars: an easy recipe for no bake granola bars bursting with chocolate & peanut butter! Only 4 ingredients for healthy granola bar goodness. #NoBake #GranolaBar #Chocolate #PeanutButter | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Just when you thought there’d be no yummy bar at the end of the tunnel/day: you got yourself these delicious no bake granola bars! Be sure to let me know in the comment below if you try my recipe—I truly love hearing from you. I’m so thankful that you’re here, sharing in these sweet moments with me and your loved ones. ‘Til the next one…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Granola Bars: an easy recipe for no bake granola bars bursting with chocolate & peanut butter! Only 4 ingredients for healthy granola bar goodness. #NoBake #GranolaBar #Chocolate #PeanutButter | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

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4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Granola Bars: an easy recipe for no bake granola bars bursting with chocolate & peanut butter! Only 4 ingredients for healthy granola bar goodness. #NoBake #GranolaBar #Chocolate #PeanutButter | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Granola Bars


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
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4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Granola Bars: an easy recipe for no bake granola bars bursting with chocolate & peanut butter! Only 4 ingredients for healthy granola bar goodness.


Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 ¼ cups rolled oats
  • 2 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder or raw cacao powder

Instructions

  1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large, microwave-safe bowl, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk together until well mixed.
  3. Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave until warm and fragrant, and the mixture begins to dry out and become fluffy (about 4-7 rounds). Whisk in between heating increments. *Stovetop Instructions in Notes.
  4. Add oats and cocoa powder to the peanut butter mixture. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined.
  5. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using the rubber spatula, smooth into an even, tightly packed layer.
  6. Freeze for 25-30 minutes, or until firm and completely chilled. Slice into 16 bars. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

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Notes

Where to Buy Ingredients: Peanut Butter | Pure Maple Syrup | Rolled Oats | Raw Cacao Powder

Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature for up to 1 month.

*Stovetop Instructions: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk until well incorporated. Stir occasionally, heating until this mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat and carefully pour over the dry mixture.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Snacks, Breakfast
  • Method: Freeze
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: no bake granola bars

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  1. Liza says

    June 8, 2021

    These taste just like the no bake cookies my mom would make us when we were kids….except these are healthy! *Chef’s Kiss*

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 10, 2021

      That’s awesome! Nothing beats a bit of childhood nostalgia, with a dash of healthy thrown in. 😉

      Reply
  2. Anna says

    May 22, 2021

    These bars are our go-to for an easy snack on the go! I always have the ingredients on hand because we make them so often!

    ★★★★★

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  3. Kara says

    May 22, 2021

    I didn’t realize I was almost out of maple syrup, so I had to use part honey. They were still yummy! They definitely won’t last for a month at my house, I’ll be lucky if they aren’t eaten in days. 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 22, 2021

      LOL I know, these always disappear so fast after I make them, too. Glad you found that extra honey! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Priya Srinivasan says

    May 22, 2021

    Oh my god these peanut butter granola bars look totally tempting! A no fuss and quick recipe to make! Cant wait to try this! A guilt-free & tasty snack bar

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 22, 2021

      That is exactly what they are! 😊

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    May 22, 2021

    These look amazing and so delicious! My hubby and daughter are excited to try these bars. I can’t wait to make these. So easy and quick for the perfect snack!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 22, 2021

      Exactly! Can’t wait to hear what they think.

      Reply
  6. Cathleen says

    May 22, 2021

    Only 4 ingredients?? I am definitely in!! This is happening tomorrow in my kitchen, thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 24, 2021

      Yay! You’re so welcome Cathleen. 😊

      Reply
  7. maryanne says

    May 22, 2021

    These turned out delicious! I am going to make another batch for an upcoming road trip!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 22, 2021

      Woohoo! Glad they were a hit, and hope you have fun on your road trip!

      Reply
  8. Sue says

    May 22, 2021

    These granola bars are so easy and delicious. The perfect snack! Thanks for a great recipe.

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 22, 2021

      You’re so welcome Sue!

      Reply

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