EASY NO BAKE PB&J GRANOLA BARS | BEST RECIPE (PANDEMIC SURVIVAL KITCHEN)

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers healthy fats, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave syrup is often less expensive.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cacao nibs

Dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants, while cacao nibs are a cost-effective alternative.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit offers vitamins, while raisins are a budget-friendly option.

Melt 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey, and 1/4 cup butter in the microwave.

Mix the melted caramel sauce well.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla to the caramel sauce and mix again.

Stir in 1/3 cup of peanut butter into the warm caramel sauce until melted and combined.

Add 2 cups of rolled oats to the mixture and mix thoroughly.

Line a pan with parchment paper, using a little butter or spray to keep it in place.

Transfer the granola mixture into the lined pan and press it down evenly.

Add crushed peanuts to the granola mixture, reserving some for the top, and mix well.

Spread your choice of jelly or jam on top of the granola mixture.

Sprinkle the reserved crushed peanuts on top of the jelly.

Refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours to set.

After about an hour, drizzle a little honey on top of the granola bars and return to the refrigerator for the remaining hour.

Once set, cut the granola into bars or squares.

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