2Bleu S No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars Recipe

Ingredients for 2Bleu S No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars

• Oatmeal
• Crisp Rice Cereal
• Dried Fruit
• Pine Nuts
• Slivered Almonds
• Pecans
• Mini Chocolate Chip
• Peanut Butter
• Honey
• Nutmeg
• Vanilla Extract

How to Make 2Bleu S No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars

1. **Prep the Nuts (Optional):** Roughly chop 1 cup of peanuts using a food processor or by placing them in a ziploc bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
2. **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a large bowl, combine 3 cups rolled oats, 1 cup crispy rice cereal, 1 cup dried cranberries, and 1 cup chopped peanuts.
3. **Prepare the Wet Ingredients:** In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
4. **Heat the Mixture:** Heat the peanut butter mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it's just warm and well combined (about 2-3 minutes). Do not boil.
5. **Combine Wet and Dry:** Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
6. **Press into Pan:** Line a 7x11 inch baking pan with parchment paper (for easy removal). Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and firmly press it down using the back of a spoon or spatula, ensuring an even layer.
7. **Chill and Set:** Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
8. **Cut and Serve:** Once firm, remove the bars from the pan and cut them into 12 equal bars. Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.