5 Ingredient NO BAKE Granola Bars | Your New Favorite Snack!

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat and offers a different flavor.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants and less sugar.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

rolled oats

🥗Healthier: gluten-free oats

💰Cheaper: quick oats

Quick oats are often less expensive and still work well.

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of old-fashioned oats and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.

In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup of peanut butter and 1/3 cup of honey.

Warm the peanut butter and honey mixture in the microwave for about 30 seconds or on the stove top until loosened.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the warmed mixture and stir.

Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture and combine well to ensure everything is coated.

Press the mixture into an 8x8 inch pan lined with parchment paper, making it as even as possible.

Refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours to firm up.

Cut the chilled mixture into 10 to 12 bars.

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