Mocha No Bake Granola Bars
These Mocha No Bake Granola Bars are a coffee-chocolate lover's dream! Quick to make, no baking required!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp espresso powder or finely ground coffee
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups quick oats
- 3/4 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, creamy peanut butter, honey, and unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the espresso powder and cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the quick oats, crispy rice cereal, and sliced almonds. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients.
- Using a spatula, mix everything together until the oats and cereal are completely coated.
- Fold in the mini semisweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Press the granola mixture firmly into the bottom of the dish in an even layer.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour or until they are firm enough to cut.
- Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut them into squares or rectangles.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- 9x9-inch Baking Dish
- Parchment Paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- These bars can also be frozen for up to three months.