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No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

These No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Granola Bars are a quick, healthy snack packed with flavor!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pitted whole dates
  • 1 cup dried banana chips
  • 1.5 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons Bob's Red Mill flaxseed meal
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup sprouted brown rice puffed cereal gluten-free option
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
  2. In a food processor, combine the pitted dates and dried banana chips. Pulse until the mixture becomes a sticky paste.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, sliced almonds, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the peanut butter, honey, maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste until smooth.
  5. Add the sticky date mixture to the dry ingredients, along with the wet mixture. Mix everything together until fully combined.
  6. Fold in the sprouted brown rice puffed cereal and mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly to create an even layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  8. Once chilled, remove the bars using the parchment overhang. Slice into bars or squares and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use soft, fresh dates for easy blending; soak dry dates in warm water for 10 minutes.
  • If the mixture is too dry, add more peanut butter or a splash of water.
  • Press firmly into the baking dish to ensure bars hold their shape.
  • Customize ingredients based on dietary preferences or what you have on hand.