Peanut Butter Granola Bars – 3 Ingredient!

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This peanut butter granola bars recipe is so EASY! The best no bake peanut butter granola bars recipe without honey, that tastes just like honey roasted peanuts.

Try the cookie version here.

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Peanut Butter Granola Bars

How do I take a tried ‘n true snack and make it even better? That’s what I asked myself when I started working on this peanut butter granola bars recipe.

The answer? Make these peanut butter granola bars with the fewest ingredients possible, dramatically decrease prep time, and make them impossibly delicious.

Wanna see how these no bake peanut butter granola bars are all that and more? Let’s make this!

Closeup on peanut butter granola bars cut in pan.

3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Can it be any easier? My homemade peanut butter granola bar recipe only requires 3 ingredients: all vegan, gluten free & healthy! Check it out:

  • Peanut Butter
  • Rolled Oats – gluten free if needed 😉
  • Pure Maple Syrup
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How to Make Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Learn how to make peanut butter granola bars the easy way, then let me know what you think! 🙂

Line a baking pan

Line a square baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Set it aside for later. 

Make the peanut butter mixture

Add peanut butter and maple syrup to a mixing bowl. Then, whisk the two ingredients together until thickened. This is your sweetened peanut butter mixture!

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Heat until warm

Heat the bowl of sweetened peanut butter until warm and just a few bubbles form.

Look for just a small amount of tiny bubbles to cook the syrup and peanut butter together—not to worry, this isn’t a super finicky thing. You just want to warm the two ingredients cohesively together because it will be the glue for your granola bars. Mine took 4 rounds of 30 seconds each.

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Add oats

Add oats to the warm, sweetened peanut butter mixture. Use a rubber spatula to fold it all together to create the dough for your peanut butter granola bars.

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Check out the texture in this peanut butter beauty!

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Pour granola bar mixture into the pan

Transfer this granola bar mixture into the lined pan you set aside earlier. Using a rubber spatula, press down and smooth into an even layer.

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Chill, Slice, and Enjoy!

Chill the pan in the freezer until firm. Then, slice and eat the very best peanut butter granola bars! And don’t forget to… enjoy! 🧡

TL;DR: Homemade Peanut Butter Granola Bars

My 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars are:

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I’m so happy about creating delicious, homemade treats with you. I can’t wait to hear what you think. ‘Til next time…

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3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars (GF): this homemade peanut butter granola bars recipe so EASY! The best oatmeal peanut butter granola bars recipe without honey, that taste like honey roasted peanuts. Healthy, Vegan, Gluten Free. #PeanutButter #GranolaBars #NoBake #Oatmeal | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars (GF)

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3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars (GF): this homemade peanut butter granola bars recipe so EASY! The best oatmeal peanut butter granola bars recipe without honey, that tastes like honey roasted peanuts. Healthy, Vegan, Gluten Free.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside. You can also use a granola bar pan set on a small cookie sheet for stability. Clear some space in the freezer for this pan—you will need it later.
  2. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl (large enough to add oats later), add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk together until well mixed. Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave until warm, fragrant, and bubbles begin to form. Whisk in between heating increments. *Stovetop instructions in Notes.
  3. Add oats to the peanut butter mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir and fold until thoroughly combined. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using the rubber spatula, smooth into an even, tightly packed layer. If using a granola bar pan, evenly distribute mixture into the crevices in the pan. Using a small spoon, press down into a very tightly-packed layer.
  4. Freeze for 25-35 minutes, or until firm and completely chilled. Slice into 18 bars (3 columns by 6 rows), or release bars from granola bar pan. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

Adapted from my 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies.

Recipes like Oatmeal Peanut Butter Granola Bars:

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Notes

Where to Buy Ingredients: Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Unsalted Natural, Creamy Peanut Butter | Pure Maple Syrup

*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 oats (in a heatproof mixing bowl).

Refrigerator Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Room Temperature Storage: Store in an airtight container away from direct sunlight for up to 1 month. After the first day, you can store them at room temperature—they’ll be more firm.

Nutrition Information: is an estimate based on the ingredients listed in Where to Buy Ingredients. Also, it’s estimated based on 18 bars per recipe.

Recommended Tools: Glass Mixing Bowls | Granola Bar Pan | Chef’s Knife | 8-inch Square Baking Pan

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 mins
  • Category: Snacks, Dessert, Breakfast
  • Method: Chill
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 154
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 1mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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129 Comments

  1. I made these today. I used Trader Joe’s crunchy peanut butter (it is what I had) and added cinnamon and maple extract. I used 2 cups oats and about 3/4 cup Fiber One cereal. I probably used one or two extra tablespoons peanut butter just because I find when I use crunchy peanut butter, the little bit of extra makes it easier to mix. I heated the maple syrup and peanut butter on the stovetop, then stirred in the maple extract and cinnamon. I lined the pan with parchment paper and froze the mixture all afternoon. They cut beautifully. Will be giving some to friends tomorrow. I absolutely love them and my husband liked them but they are just a little too “healthy” for him. Unfortunately, he is too old to fool!

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      1. I walk and train dogs. I usually have oatmeal for breakfast after morning walks but I had zero time last week. Those bars were a healthy lifesaver and my special dog could even share!



      5. My neighbors adored them. It was great because the two people who live across the street from me (an adult brother and sister) both have serious health issues. I’m going to take them some more plus the recipe. This is a nutritious treat so I feel really good about it.

      6. That’s so wonderful to hear, Lucy Grace! I’m sure you brightened their day immeasurably—as you have with mine. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by & enjoying in a few kitchen moments with me. ❤️

  2. THESE GRANOLA BARS ARE DELICIOUS not only are they 3 ingredients, NO bake, and absolutely delicious they are just so simple to make! These are definitely going to be my go to. I have been craving granola bars but prefer making them myself and these definitely filled me up and satisfied my craving thank you!



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  4. I was looking for different peanut butter recipes today and came across this one. I just used what I had in the house which was crunchy natural Jif peanut butter and Mrs. Butterworth syrup lol….not so healthy now. I must say these are excellent and everyone in the house agrees. I often make peanut butter no bakes, but now I found a new favorite. Thank you!



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  5. Hi, can’t wait to try these …they look so easy and healthy too.just 1 question – can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of the creamy one? That’s all I have at home today 😊. Thanks

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  6. I always try and recreate unhealthy baked goods into something yummy and healthy for my little girl. For the past 5 years she has never preferred my version- until today! Thank you for a simple yet delicious healthier snack that she will finally eat. I did pop in some dark chocolate chips, but she would eat them without the chocolate too!



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  7. Easy to make. Great recipe. I melted some dairy free chocolate and drizzled that on top before putting in the freezer. Turned out great. I will definitely make this again. I made it for my two year who can’t have dairy but he’s so picky and wouldn’t try it. Everyone else in the family loved it though.



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  9. These granola bars are so easy! I love that they only need three ingredients ! They taste delicious.



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  14. These bars were so easy to mix up and my daughter loves them! They were perfect to tuck in her lunchbox and for an after school snack.



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  19. I added a 3/4 cup of finely crushed cornflakes to 2 cups oats (this brand of flakes had no eggs or milk, not that I am vegan), teasp cinnamon, 2 teasp brown sugar, 2 tablesp margarine, 2 tablesp cheap maple syrup, 3 tablesp thick honey , a dash of cornsyrup. sprinkled in walnuts & peanuts. 2 teasp cane sugar, about 3/4 cup of peanut butter. Heated wet ingredients in (plus cane sugar) at level 2 in microwave for about 30-60 seconds poured over dry, spread in pan. FYI to newbies, use a thick honey, not a spreadable version, your bars will hold together, and don’t over use wet ingredients otherwise you’ll have mush. mine turned out great.

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