No-Bake Rice Krispies Peanut Butter Granola Bars (Lower-Fat)

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 1

Lower-fat No-Bake Rice Krispies Peanut Butter Granola Bars recipe

No-Bake Rice Krispies Peanut Butter Granola Bars (Lower-Fat)

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies ( for a firmer bar increase up to 2 cups )
	1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
	1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
	1/2 1/2 cup light corn syrup or 1/2 cup honey
	1/2 cup reduced-fat peanut butter ( or can use regular peanut butter )
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	1/2 cup dark raisin ( or can use either 1/2 cup chopped nuts or 1/2 cup seeds or 1/2 cup coconut )
	1/3 cup mini chocolate chip ( to prevent melting refrigerate or freeze the chocolate chips before mixing in )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

236

Sugar

15g

Fat

Making healthy snack choices is important to maintain a balanced diet. These no-bake Rice Krispies peanut butter granola bars offer a perfect snack option that is lower in fat compared to traditional granola bars. The bars are easy to make, and they can be stored for an extended period. They can be enjoyed as a post-workout snack, lunchtime snack, or dessert, and they provide energy that will carry you throughout the day. The combination of peanut butter, dark raisins, and chocolate chips make the bars delicious and nutritious.

Instructions

1.	Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2.	In a large bowl, combine Rice Krispies, oats, raisins, and mini chocolate chips.
3.	In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup or honey, and reduced-fat peanut butter; stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
4.	Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
5.	Pour hot peanut butter mixture over the top of the cereal mixture and stir until well combined.
6.	Pour and press cereal mixture into the prepared pan.
7.	Let cool and cut into bars.

PROS

This recipe is lower in fat compared to traditional granola bars and it is a perfect snack to keep you energized throughout the day.

The no-bake option makes the recipe convenient and easy to prepare.

CONS

This recipe contains corn syrup or honey and brown sugar.
Excessive consumption of such sweeteners can be harmful to health.

While the recipe is lower in fat, it can still be high in calories depending on the serving size.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great way to add fiber to your diet, as it contains oats and raisins.
Peanut butter is a high-calorie food but it is also a great source of protein, healthy fats, and other nutrients.
Dark chocolate is a good source of antioxidants which can help reduce inflammation and benefit heart health.