Can you use other types of oats?

This recipe works best with the rolled oats. Specifically don't use steel cut oats or instant oats. Instant oats get a bit too soft and don't work well for the bars and the steel cut oats are a bit too hard of a texture. The rolled oats are in the "goldilocks" zone.

Can you use chunky peanut butter?

You can use chunky peanut butter if you wish. It would be the same as using the standard creamy peanut butter but also adding peanuts.

Can you freeze granola bars?

Yes! These granola bars are perfect for freezing and thawing out when you need them. Make a double batch and have them on hand in a pinch.

Why do you microwave the peanut butter and honey mix?

You microwave the peanut butter/honey mix to soften it a little which helps it to work its way into the rest of the ingredients to hold it all together.

Can you use almond butter instead of peanut butter?

You can use almond butter for this recipe if you wish. Just make sure it is on the thicker side and mixed up well ahead of time. This will ensure that it holds everything together with the honey appropriately.

Do you have to use puffed rice cereal?

You do not have to use the puffed rice. The puffed rice works great due to its small size and texture but there are a number of different cereals you can try out.

Microwave Granola Bars (No Bake) - Healthy Hearty Recipes

Ingredients

2 cups puffed cereal
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
optional: 1/2 cup mini choclate chips

Instructions

Line an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with aluminum foil leaving a 2-inch overhang. In a large mixing bowl, toss together oats and puffed cereal
In a separate bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, brown sugar and salt. Microwave mixture for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through. Add vanilla and stir to incorporate
Pour peanut butter mixture over oat mixture and toss well to evenly coat. Add chocolate chips or nuts or any ingredients you’re adding in and gently fold into the mixture
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish, firmly press mixture into an even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze 15 minutes or chill in refrigerator 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Lift bars from dish using foil overhang and cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Gluten free no bake granola bars: To make this recipe gluten free just make sure the puffed rice cereal you use is gluten free and make the recipe as normal.

Find it online: https://healthyheartyrecipes.com/microwave-granola-bars-no-bake/