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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Snacks Β» No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars

    No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars

    Published Jan 12, 2015 Β· Modified Mar 2, 2023 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 68 Comments

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    Delicious No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars packed with nourishing ingredients like dates, flax, chia seeds, and rolled oats. An easy, filling snack great for on-the-go! Vegan and gluten free.

    No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars

    You really can never have too many snackities, ya know?

    My fridge is always bursting at the seams with muffins and no-bake bites galore. I adore making healthy snacks with oats!

    When life gives you dates, make no-bake peanut butter granola bars. Not dates as in males. Dates as in medjool. Both types are kind of sticky and annoying, but overall pretty darn sweet in the end.

    No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars

    I know you guys probably want to kick me in my hiney when every recipe I post requires a food processor, which I know not everyone owns. These are glorious because you can mix them in a bowl rather than having to blend up a gazillion nuts and dates in the food processor. These do require you to blend dates and water in the itty bitty nutribullet (or blender of choice), but hey...if you don't want a half a cup of honey in your bars, ya gotta blend up those naturally sweetened dates! Sacrifices, people.

    I'm on an oatmeal kick. A gigantical one. Oats in a bowl breakfast with berries and almond butter. Oats in a bar for snack with chia seeds and  peanut buttah. Oats for dessert with chocolate chippies.

    Oats in ALL THE THANGS.

    Let's just say that this bod is getting its dose or three of cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber thanks to my recent oatmeal overload.

    No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars

    Ditch that afternoon cup of coffee and processed energy bar and snag one of these instead. Your taste buds, cholesterol, and wallet will thank ya!

    P.S. Tossing in a handful or four or chocolate chips wouldn't be the worst idea I've ever heard...

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    No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars

    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 30 mins
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Total Time: 30 mins
    • Yield: 12 bars 1x
    • Category: Snack
    • Method: No Bake
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Delicious No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars packed with nourishing ingredients like dates, flax, chia seeds, and oats. An easy, filling snack great for on-the-go! Vegan and gluten free.


    Ingredients

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    • 7 large pitted medjool dates(about ½ cup packed), soaked
    • 5 tbsp hot water
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • 3 tbsp brown rice syrup (or honey)
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
    • ¼ cup chia seeds
    • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed

    Instructions

    1. Line a shallow baking dish with parchment paper (or wax paper). I used a 7x11 glass dish.
    2. Place pitted dates in a bowl. Cover with boiling or very hot water (I used my tea kettle). Allow them to soak for at least 10 minutes.
    3. Place soaked dates plus 5 tbsp of the soaking water in a blender (I used my nutribullet). Blend until combined. The mixture will be very thick.
    4. Place date mixture, peanut butter, brown rice syrup, and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until well-combined and heated through.
    5. In a large bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, and flax. Stir in wet mixture until combined.
    6. Spoon mixture into baking dish, pressing very firmly so mixture is evenly spread throughout pan. It should be very compact. Place another piece of parchment paper on top and press down firmly. Remove top piece of parchment and freeze bars for at least 2 hours.
    7. Cut into 12 bars. Store in the freezer.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Michelle says

      May 08, 2015 at 7:47 am

      How to you find out the number of calories in these lovely creations? πŸ™‚

      Reply
    2. Michelle says

      May 08, 2015 at 7:47 am

      How to you find out the number of calories in these lovely creations? πŸ™‚

      Reply
    3. Diana says

      February 07, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      What do you estimate the calorie count to be for these?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 08, 2015 at 9:43 pm

        I don't calculate nutrition info, sorry!!

        Reply
    4. Diana says

      February 07, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      What do you estimate the calorie count to be for these?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 08, 2015 at 9:43 pm

        I don't calculate nutrition info, sorry!!

        Reply
    5. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

      January 18, 2015 at 3:47 pm

      Love that there is not a ton of liquid sweetener here. I've mashed dates with a fork before you just have to let them soak a bit longer so that problem is solved!! Peanut butter is calling my name right now. Pinning for later!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 21, 2015 at 3:53 pm

        Nice tip on mashing the dates with a fork!

        Reply
    6. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

      January 18, 2015 at 3:47 pm

      Love that there is not a ton of liquid sweetener here. I've mashed dates with a fork before you just have to let them soak a bit longer so that problem is solved!! Peanut butter is calling my name right now. Pinning for later!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 21, 2015 at 3:53 pm

        Nice tip on mashing the dates with a fork!

        Reply
    7. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

      January 13, 2015 at 3:47 pm

      You can never have enough snacks. My freezer is packed with health muffins! Can't wait to try these. They look delicious! I'm assuming I can use my food processor to do this, yes?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:26 pm

        Isn't it so great to have a bunch of snacks ready to go in the freezer?! I wouldn't blend the oats in the food proccesor since you want them whole, but you can blend the dates and water in there!

        Reply
    8. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

      January 13, 2015 at 3:47 pm

      You can never have enough snacks. My freezer is packed with health muffins! Can't wait to try these. They look delicious! I'm assuming I can use my food processor to do this, yes?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:26 pm

        Isn't it so great to have a bunch of snacks ready to go in the freezer?! I wouldn't blend the oats in the food proccesor since you want them whole, but you can blend the dates and water in there!

        Reply
    9. Laura says

      January 13, 2015 at 10:38 am

      I am in love with making raw goodies with dates! I seem to buy cups of them every week at the grocery store . . . totally worth it! These bars look awesome. Now I just need to get some more PB along with dates. Thanks for sharing:)

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:27 pm

        I go through tonssss of dates. I love them in smoothies!

        Reply
    10. Laura says

      January 13, 2015 at 10:38 am

      I am in love with making raw goodies with dates! I seem to buy cups of them every week at the grocery store . . . totally worth it! These bars look awesome. Now I just need to get some more PB along with dates. Thanks for sharing:)

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:27 pm

        I go through tonssss of dates. I love them in smoothies!

        Reply
    11. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

      January 12, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      These look fabulous! I'm certain I would a eat at least 3 in one sitting. I tried to make granola bars last week with just a little honey but they fell apart so I know exactly what you mean about the oodles of sweetener. I love that you were able to make it work with dates! The mejdool kind. πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:27 pm

        Bravo for making your own granola bars, even if they did fall apart πŸ™‚ dates to the rescue!

        Reply
    12. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

      January 12, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      These look fabulous! I'm certain I would a eat at least 3 in one sitting. I tried to make granola bars last week with just a little honey but they fell apart so I know exactly what you mean about the oodles of sweetener. I love that you were able to make it work with dates! The mejdool kind. πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:27 pm

        Bravo for making your own granola bars, even if they did fall apart πŸ™‚ dates to the rescue!

        Reply
    13. Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

      January 12, 2015 at 8:02 pm

      These look great! So many of the "healthier" granola bar recipes I find online still have SO much honey/maple syrup/other sweetener in them. And while that's slightly better than refined sugar, they're still essentially sugar. Love that these only have 3 tbsp for the whole batch!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:28 pm

        Right?! They're still sweet, just not overboard.

        Reply
    14. Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

      January 12, 2015 at 8:02 pm

      These look great! So many of the "healthier" granola bar recipes I find online still have SO much honey/maple syrup/other sweetener in them. And while that's slightly better than refined sugar, they're still essentially sugar. Love that these only have 3 tbsp for the whole batch!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:28 pm

        Right?! They're still sweet, just not overboard.

        Reply
    15. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      January 12, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      I always have to have energy bars on hand for whenever I need a healthy sugar hit. So I must make these bars - they look and sound so delicious!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:28 pm

        They're perfect for satisfying those cravings!

        Reply
    16. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      January 12, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      I always have to have energy bars on hand for whenever I need a healthy sugar hit. So I must make these bars - they look and sound so delicious!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:28 pm

        They're perfect for satisfying those cravings!

        Reply
    17. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

      January 12, 2015 at 3:31 pm

      Ooh what a great idea to blend the dates with water!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:28 pm

        It's my new fave sweetener πŸ™‚

        Reply
    18. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

      January 12, 2015 at 3:31 pm

      Ooh what a great idea to blend the dates with water!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:28 pm

        It's my new fave sweetener πŸ™‚

        Reply
    19. Dana | fresh simple five says

      January 12, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      Homemade or not, I generally think granola bars are too sweet. I love the idea of using dates and just a little bit of liquid sweetener. I love forward to making them!

      Reply
    20. Dana | fresh simple five says

      January 12, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      Homemade or not, I generally think granola bars are too sweet. I love the idea of using dates and just a little bit of liquid sweetener. I love forward to making them!

      Reply
    21. She Rocks Fitness says

      January 12, 2015 at 11:43 am

      I will take these kind of dates over the other kind of dates (aka numerous douchey male dates...LOL) I need to get on a oatmeal kick again...been too long. I just can't stop the craving for Skoop smoothies!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:29 pm

        Bahaha who needs douchey male dates when there's this kind?!

        Reply
    22. She Rocks Fitness says

      January 12, 2015 at 11:43 am

      I will take these kind of dates over the other kind of dates (aka numerous douchey male dates...LOL) I need to get on a oatmeal kick again...been too long. I just can't stop the craving for Skoop smoothies!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:29 pm

        Bahaha who needs douchey male dates when there's this kind?!

        Reply
    23. Julia says

      January 12, 2015 at 10:33 am

      Hail to the oats! These granola bars look super legit! I've never made granola bars homemade and have been meaning to for ages. Love that I can spy layer upon layer of tasty oats in these bad boys! So perfecto for all my snacking pleashaaaa

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:29 pm

        Never?! I bet you'd make a MEAN granola bar!

        Reply
    24. Julia says

      January 12, 2015 at 10:33 am

      Hail to the oats! These granola bars look super legit! I've never made granola bars homemade and have been meaning to for ages. Love that I can spy layer upon layer of tasty oats in these bad boys! So perfecto for all my snacking pleashaaaa

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:29 pm

        Never?! I bet you'd make a MEAN granola bar!

        Reply
    25. Dietitian Jess says

      January 12, 2015 at 10:16 am

      Chocolate chips are definitely going into these! love dates <3

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:29 pm

        Yes please!

        Reply
    26. Dietitian Jess says

      January 12, 2015 at 10:16 am

      Chocolate chips are definitely going into these! love dates <3

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:29 pm

        Yes please!

        Reply
    27. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      January 12, 2015 at 9:17 am

      These look fantastic! You definitely can't have too many snacks!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:29 pm

        I couldn't agree more!

        Reply
    28. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      January 12, 2015 at 9:17 am

      These look fantastic! You definitely can't have too many snacks!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:29 pm

        I couldn't agree more!

        Reply
    29. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

      January 12, 2015 at 8:38 am

      I love dates in bars!!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:30 pm

        Me too! You'll adore these then!

        Reply
    30. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

      January 12, 2015 at 8:38 am

      I love dates in bars!!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:30 pm

        Me too! You'll adore these then!

        Reply
    31. Dixya@food,pleasure,and health says

      January 12, 2015 at 8:27 am

      This is perfect! Using dates as a binder...

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:30 pm

        They add the perfect sweetness and stickiness!

        Reply
    32. Dixya@food,pleasure,and health says

      January 12, 2015 at 8:27 am

      This is perfect! Using dates as a binder...

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 15, 2015 at 9:30 pm

        They add the perfect sweetness and stickiness!

        Reply

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