Easy No-Bake Granola Bars
Prep Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
2 hrs
These are just like our favorite childhood lunch box treat- Kudos bars!
Course:
Snack
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
homemade granola bars, rice ceral bars
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini M&Ms plus more for garnish
- ½ cup mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips plus more for drizzle
Instructions
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Line a 9x9” baking dish with parchment paper or foil.
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In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat peanut butter and honey for one minute.
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Whisk in brown sugar to the hot pb/honey mixture.
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Stir in vanilla.
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Add cereal, oats, M&M’s and chocolate chips; stir until combined.
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Pour into prepared pan. Lightly spray hands or the back of a measure cup with non-stick cooking spray. With greased hands or cup press mixture down into pan.
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Refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Slice into bars.
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Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with extra M&M’s if desired.