Homemade Mini M&M Granola Bars
Made with chewy oats and candy-coated chocolate, these no-bake bars are ideal for lunches, after-school snacks, or a day-brightening treat.
Equipment
- 8x8 Baking pan
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter or cashew butter
- ⅔ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Heaping ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2½ cups whole rolled oats
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips*
- 3 tablespoons pepitas or crushed peanuts or cashews
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt, until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Add the oats, mini m&m’s and the pepitas (or nuts). The mixture might appear dry at first, but keep stirring and it will come together. Stir until combined and press firmly into the pan. Use a second piece of parchment paper and the back of a measuring cup to help flatten the mixture, creating an even surface.
- Chill for at least 1 hour, then slice into bars. Store bars in the fridge in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.
Notes
- Want to make these vegan? Swap the honey for brown rice syrup. Maple syrup can work in a pinch, but since it’s not quite as sticky, you’ll have better luck rolling the mixture into energy balls instead of pressing it into bars.
- Going gluten-free? Just be sure to grab oats that are certified gluten-free!