No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Granola Bars are SO EASY! A perfect sweet and salty snack with creamy peanut butter, crunchy pretzels, and melty chocolate chips.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- 9x9-inch baking dish
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
- 3/4 cup chopped pretzels
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Start by lining a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal of bars once set.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the unsalted butter, brown sugar, honey, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until smooth and well combined. Do not let it boil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the quick oats, crispy rice cereal, and chopped pretzels. Mix well to distribute evenly.
- Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until everything is evenly coated and sticky but manageable.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press down firmly and evenly to pack tightly so bars hold together.
- Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set and achieve the perfect texture.
- Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment paper. Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
Notes
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to prevent bars from falling apart.
- Adjust oats or crispy rice cereal if the mixture is too sticky.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months.