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Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola Bars (Video!)

Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola Bars

This easy, healthy recipe for chewy peanut butter and jelly granola bars is gluten free + vegan! Great for kids, quick breakfasts, and snacking on the go!
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade granola bars, pbj bars, peanut butter bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 17 bars
Calories: 325kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup oat flour*
  • cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped roasted peanuts
  • 8 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • cup honey sub maple syrup or agave for vegan
  • ½ cup smooth peanut butter
  • ¾ cup finely chopped dried cranberries
  • 1 cup raspberry jam or your favorite jam or jelly
  • non stick cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, oat flour*, sugar, salt, and peanuts.
  • In another bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, honey, and peanut butter until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Mix together the dried cranberries and raspberry jam in a small bowl, then add spoonfuls to the oat mixture and gently mix until evenly distributed but not thoroughly combined. You want there to be small, but distinctive clumps remaining.
  • Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the mixture into the pan and use a rubber spatula to spread it out and then press down as much as possible so that it's tightly packed in.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool completely, then place in the refrigerator to firm up and get cold - this will make the bars easier to cut.
  • Remove the parchment paper and cut lengthwise down the center. Then cut each side into 8-9 bars. You can wrap the bars individually in plastic wrap or just put them all in a zip-top bag. Bars keep refrigerated for 2 weeks and can be frozen for longer storage. I prefer to eat them cold - they're chewier.

Notes

  • *You can make your own oat flour by buzzing up oats in a blender or food processor until they form a fine powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg