Description
A simple blend of warm honey and peanut butter coats oats, almonds, and rice cereal before chilling into chewy, nut-studded bars with melty chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine honey, peanut butter, and brown sugar.
- Stir the mixture constantly until it melts and becomes smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, chopped almonds, and crispy rice cereal.
- Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until well coated.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips quickly before the mixture cools.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and cut into squares.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats and cereal.
- Swap almonds for walnuts or pecans based on preference.
- Add dried fruit or seeds for extra texture and flavor.