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I’ve got a new recipe for you today that’s technically part of my baking series. But no one will mind if you don’t actually have to bake them in the oven, will they? My girls seriously love them so much that they dance around the kitchen when they see me making them. :)
And I love it when I have a batch of these bars on hand because then I am prepared with yummy, filling snacks when I hear the inevitable, “I’m hungry…” These bars would also be a great way to supplement a lunch or even have as a quick breakfast with a side of fruit. I think the moral of the story is that it’s hard to go wrong with this recipe, so I hope you and your family enjoy them just as much as we do! Try these Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats or these No Bake Samoa Cookies too!
No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter (could sub sunflower seed or almond butter for those with allergies)
- 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup (can sub honey)
- 1 cup oats (purchase “gluten-free” oats for those with allergies)
- 1 cup puffed rice cereal (Arrowhead Mills is a good option or you can sub more oats)
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8 inch square baking dish with wax or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter and maple syrup until it’s mixed together thoroughly.
- Pour in the oats and cereal and stir with a rubber spatula until well combined.
- Spread the bar mixture into one even layer in the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate for at least one hour. Cut and serve or store in the fridge.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
These are delicious! I substituted Kamut (puffed wheat) for the rice and added in crushed Walnuts and raisins. Yum!
What is the serving size?
Hi! One bar is a serving. There should be about 16 bars total. – Nicole
I guess I was looking for the peanut butter balls no bake. I couldn’t find it when I clicked on the link.
Are you looking for the energy balls? You can find those here: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/recipe-powerballs-two-versions/
-Nicole
I’d also love another suggestion for cereal to use since they won’t be making any more of the enjoy life crunchy flax.
Uncle Sam cereal has flax seeds
Hello. Lisa just updated this recipe. See above and here is the link to the new cereal: http://amzn.to/2ims1kW.
Since this cereal is discontinued, so you suggest any substitute?
Hello. Lisa just updated this recipe. See above and here is the link to the new cereal: http://amzn.to/2ims1kW.
I made these with Fiber One Honey Clusters cereal. Delicious!
I tried this with Trader Joe’s High Fiber O’s, and i thought it was good!
At the top of the recipe it says “cook time 1 hr” but as these are no-bake bars….typo???
The “cook” time is the fridge time.
DOH!!!
Thanks!
That cereal has been discontinued. Is there an alternative that you recommend?
Hi. We’ve not tried this with a different cereal just yet. Another whole grain, low ingredient choice like puffed rice might be a good option.
My kids LOVE this. I double it & make thicker bars because we go through them so fast
Hello. Lisa just updated this recipe. See above and here is the link to the new cereal: http://amzn.to/2ims1kW.
Does it matter what type of oats are used? Quick oats or old-fashioned oats? Looking forward to trying this.
I use Bob’s Red Mill Organic Quick Oats. :)
Can all natural peanut butter be used? By all natural I mean just ground peanuts…no added oils, sugars, etc.
Absolutely. We only use peanut butter with peanuts and maybe a little salt as the ingredients.
I can’t find this cereal either can you please give me a substitute?
Hi. You could use any other whole grain cereal.
Hello. Lisa just updated this recipe. See above and here is the link to the new cereal: http://amzn.to/2ims1kW.
I have looked online for the Enjoy Life crunchy flax cereal and I can’t find it. Do they still make it?
Hi. They do. This might help you locate an outlet that sells it near you: http://shop.enjoylifefoods.com/Crunchy-Flax-with-Chia/p/ENJ-00979&c=EnjoyLife@Cereals.
They discontinued it. I called them and was so disappointed.
Hello. Lisa just updated this recipe. See above and here is the link to the new cereal: http://amzn.to/2ims1kW.
I don’t see the recipe on this page. Can someone post it, I would love to try these.
Hi Julie. The recipe is there. We might have had a brief website hiccup. :)
Delicious!! I eat them for breakfast, and when I get that mid-day slump and need a snack. My husband really likes them too.
(I added a little coconut oil and vanilla extract to mine, and I didn’t have this exact cereal so I used Ezekial’s sprouted grain cereal.)
These look great! I have a similar recipe that I have found and used. http://cathyscleaneatingchronicles.blogspot.com/2016/06/peanut-butter-oat-bars.html
how many calories does a bar have?
Hi there. We do not provide those details. This post might help you see why: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2013/01/04/healthy-eating-defined/.
Where is everyone finding this cereal? It’s sold out and discontinued online…. Any tips on where to find it? I’m not near a Whole Foods.
Hi there. I know you could order it online. Here is one source: http://www.iherb.com/p/32781.
When you click on the link it says the item is discontinued and not in stock.
Hello. Lisa just updated this recipe. See above and here is the link to the new cereal: http://amzn.to/2ims1kW.
Can I make these bars without the cereal (just the oatmeal)? Or is there another version of it? Thank you!
Hi Gwen. We’ve not tried that.
sounds great! Do you use regular or natural pb.? We are a natural pb house but worried the bars would be too runny as its a lot more loose than regular pb
Hi Tara. Lisa uses organic peanut butter.
What should the texture be like before these are chilled? I found it was almost runny so added a little more of the dry ingredients and then it was hard to spread out in the tin. I’m wondering which is closer to the original. Being British I’m not as comfortable measuring with a cup, especially ingredients like peanut butter, as I would usually just weigh it out. I also think my peanut butter is runnier than some other brands.
Hi there. They will be soft and a little sticky but firm up in the fridge.
These were delicious! I melted semi-sweet chocolate chips and spread on top of the bars before cutting. A yummy desert the kids and I loved.
Do you use rolled oats or quick oats?
Rolled oats.
I have been using quick oats but ran out so I’ll try rolled oats next batch. I’ve been making this continuously as a great workout food for my family. This is a great replacement energy source.
Where do you find this cereal?
I found it at grocery outlet. .79 per box.
Hello. Lisa just updated this recipe. See above and here is the link to the new cereal: http://amzn.to/2ims1kW.
What kind of oats do you use for this – steel cut, rolled, quick-cooking, etc? Seems like the bars could be too chewy/crunchy if you use the wrong type. Thanks!
Rolled. ;)