No Bake Apple Peanut Butter (Printable)

Soft, chewy bars loaded with apple, oats, and creamy peanut butter. No baking required—just chill and enjoy!

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup crispy rice cereal
03 - 1/2 cup dried apple, finely chopped
04 - 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
05 - 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
09 - 1/3 cup honey
10 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Steps:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on opposite sides for easy removal later.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add oats, crispy rice cereal, dried apple, shredded coconut, chopped peanuts, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to distribute evenly.
03 - Combine peanut butter, honey, and melted coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and pourable. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Fold thoroughly with a spatula until all components are evenly coated and no dry patches remain.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Use the back of a spatula or your hands to press firmly and evenly across the entire surface, compacting tightly to ensure bars hold together.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until completely firm and set.
07 - Lift the slab from the pan using the parchment overhang. Place on a cutting board and slice into 12 equal bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They cost less than half of store bought bars and taste infinitely better
  • The texture hits that perfect sweet spot between chewy and crisp
  • You can throw them together in fifteen minutes flat
02 -
  • Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan is what prevents crumbly bars
  • Let the wet mixture cool slightly before pouring or the heat might make the cereal soggy
  • These must stay refrigerated or they will lose their shape
03 -
  • Warm your knife under hot water before cutting for the cleanest slices
  • Use certified gluten free oats if that is a concern for you
  • Line your pan completely to the top edge to prevent sticking

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