Peanut Butter Alpen Bars

Indulge in the perfect blend of nutty, chewy, and crunchy with these homemade Peanut Butter Alpen Bars—a no-bake snack packed with wholesome goodness! Featuring a hearty mix of rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, and nutrient-rich add-ins like dried cranberries, chopped almonds, and pumpkin seeds, these bars are held together with a luscious blend of smooth peanut butter, honey, and a hint of brown sugar for natural sweetness. A sprinkle of dark chocolate chips on top adds just the right touch of indulgence. Ideal as an energy-boosting breakfast, post-workout snack, or lunchbox treat, these bars are quick to make, requiring only 15 minutes of prep and a short chill time to set. With their balance of healthy ingredients and irresistible flavors, Peanut Butter Alpen Bars are your go-to solution for snack cravings with a wholesome twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled oats
• 1 cup Crispy rice cereal
• 1 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Almonds (chopped)
• 0.25 cup Pumpkin seeds
• 0.75 cup Smooth peanut butter
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal, and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, dried cranberries, chopped almonds, and pumpkin seeds. Stir to distribute evenly.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.

Step 5

Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Mix well with a spatula until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spoon or your hands (slightly dampened to prevent sticking) to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the dish.

Step 7

Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips evenly over the top and press them gently into the surface.

Step 8

Refrigerate the dish for 1-2 hours, or until the mixture is firm and set.

Step 9

Once set, lift the mixture out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and place it on a cutting board.

Step 10

Cut into 12 equal bars and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(930.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4074.1

Total Fat 167.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2211.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 556.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.2g	0%
Total Sugars 282.2g
Protein 105.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 345.0mg	0%
Iron 36.5mg	0%
Potassium 2009.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.3%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 53.6%