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Home » Breakfast » Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola Bars

Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola Bars

15 Comments By Jesseca on January 4, 2023

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These easy Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola Bars transform the lunch box classic into a portable snack that everyone will love! Perfect for kids, a quick breakfast, and snacking on the go.

Looking for more quick healthy snacks? Try my PB&J Apples, Chips and Guacamole, or Honey Cinnamon Yogurt Fruit Dip.

This yummy granola bar recipe was originally published August 26, 2013. It has since been updated to include fresh photos and helpful recipe tips.

hand holding a single granola bar filled with dried cranberries

RECIPE FEATURES

  • Easy Snack Recipe: This recipe takes roughly 10 minutes to prep.
  • Customizable: Add your favorite granola mix-in’s or swap the jelly for your favorite flavor.
  • Flavor Packed: The peanut butter mixed with the jelly is simply delicious. One of my favorite bars!

I am constantly looking for great snack and lunch box recipes. I have a semi picky eater so getting him to munch on anything past chicken nuggets is a struggle. These granola bars are LIFE CHANGING. Not only does he love them but they are requested regularly.

They do not last long in our home. Perfect after school snack and lunch box addition. They are quick and easy to make, like my protein granola, and a perfect after school or hiking snack! You cannot go wrong with the classic peanut butter and jelly flavor that comes with every bite.

peanut butter jar that is half empty on a wooden table

GRANOLA BAR INGREDIENTS

I like recipes that use simple ingredients and this one follows suit. You only need a handful of items and most of them are probably already in your pantry.

  • Oats: I like quick oats for these granola bars. They are a little less chewy and hold together better than rolled oats.
  • Honey: Try local honey. It has a surprising amount of health benefits including helping with seasonal allergies. Plus it’s always nice to support local.
  • Brown Sugar: This adds a sweetness and slight molasses flavor that cannot be beat.
  • Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter works best. If you want a little added crunch, you can add chopped nuts to the oat mixture.
  • Vanilla Extract: Just a touch to help bring in the aromatic flavor of vanilla and help blend the flavors.
  • Grape Jelly: Really, any jelly works in this recipe. Grape had a prominent flavor that worked well with the peanut butter, but we also like to use strawberry.
  • Salt: Just a pinch to balance flavors.
  • Craisins: Optional, but a fun add-in ingredient.
peanut butter sauce being poured into a bowl of oats and cranberries

HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY GRANOLA BARS

  • PREP: Gather and measure your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a tray with parchment paper.
  • TOAST: Spread the quick oats in an even layer over the prepared baking tray. Bake 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, to lightly toast the oats.
  • COOK: Combine the honey, peanut butter, and brown sugar in a small pot. Heat over low/medium heat until melted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside.
  • MIX: Toss the toasted oats and chopped craisins, if using, into a mixing bowl. Drizzle with the peanut butter mixture and stir to combine. Heat the jelly for 20 seconds in the microwave and stir into the oat mixture.
  • CHILL: Press the granola tightly into a greased baking dish. Chill until firm. Cut into 9-12 rectangles and enjoy.

HELPFUL TOOLS

  • Silicone Mold: Want perfectly shaped bars? Try using a granola bar mold (affiliate). These will give you perfectly shaped bars every single time.
  • Mixing Bowls: A quality set of mixing bowls needed in every kitchen. This nesting set of bowls (affiliate) is one of my favorites. The different sizes are incredibly handy and it doesn’t take up too much space.
  • Silicone Spatula: Silicone spatulas (affiliate) are amazing. You can use them for mixing, cooking (since they are heat resistant) and everything in between.
granola bars laying on a piece of parchment paper

GRANOLA BAR RECIPE TIPS

How do you store granola bars?

Keep these bars stored in an airtight container on the counter or in the refrigerator.

How long do homemade granola bars stay good?

Stored on the counter, these will last roughly one week. For a longer lasting bar, keep stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.

Can these be gluten free?

Looking for a gluten free granola bar? With a few simple adjustments to the ingredients you can make a batch of gluten free bars, no problem! Pick up gluten free oats, like Bob’s Red Mill (affiliate) along with homemade peanut butter or a gluten free PB and Jelly.

What helps granola bars stick together?

The best way to keep granola bars together is honey. It acts as a glue and slight sweetener, holding things together while adding a subtle flavor that is unbeat!

two peanut butter and jelly granola bars stacked on white parchment paper

MORE MUST-TRY GRANOLA RECIPES

  • Banana Bread Granola
  • Vanilla Granola
  • Cinnamon Granola Recipe
  • Homemade Chocolate Granola
  • Almond Joy Granola Recipe

MORE MUST-TRY PEANUT BUTTER RECIPES

  • 2-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Easy Buckeye Recipe
  • No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
  • Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

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Peanut Butter And Jelly Granola Bars

Created by: Jesseca

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
12 servings
These easy Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola Bars transform the lunch box classic into a portable snack that everyone will love! Perfect for kids, a quick breakfast, and snacking on the go.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2-1/2 cup quick oats
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cuo peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup grape jelly
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup crasins slightly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spread your oats onto a cookie sheet. Toast in the oven for 5 minutes.
  • Combine the honey, peanut butter, brown sugar, and vanilla in a small saucepan. Heat until just melted. 
  • Drizzle the honey mixture over the toasted oats in a large bowl. Stir quickly until mostly combined.
  • Microwave the jelly for 20 seconds. Pour it over the oats with the salt and mix until combined. Press into a 8 inch pan with the back of a spatula. Refrigerate 4 hours.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

Homemade granola bars will last one week if stored in an airtight container on the counter, two weeks stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 80mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g

Equipment

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Mixing Bowl
8″ Square Pan

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  1. Abby says

    April 3, 2014

    How long do these store for? Also, did you know that the cool freezer pack can go in the middle of the containers too. It keeps both top and bottom containers nice and cool.

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    • Jesseca says

      April 4, 2014

      I’d say no more than a week. And I did! We love those containers! We are getting ready to drive across the country and they are coming in handy when planning our snacks!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    August 31, 2013

    Yum! Your recipe looks like a great lunchbox treat

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  3. Kari @ Sunshine In My Pocket says

    August 31, 2013

    These look delicious…I’m going to try them out on my nephews! 🙂

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  4. carolyn ~ homework says

    August 30, 2013

    I just wanted to let you know that I featured your wonderful project on homework. Thanks so much for sharing it on The Inspiration Board. It makes me so happy to see beautiful creativity linked up!

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  5. Carrie This Home says

    August 30, 2013

    These look really good–I’m pinning it and hoping to try it soon!
    I’m stopping by from Tatertots and Jello Link Party Palooza (#547 Awesome Guacamole) Have a great weekend!

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  6. Jill @ BeingSpiffy says

    August 29, 2013

    Hmm…I’m not a peanut butter and jelly fan, but these intrigue me!

    Reply
  7. Kathleen Clegg says

    August 28, 2013

    These look great. I don’ t have any little kids to send to school, but I bet I could eat them. 🙂

    Reply
  8. carissa says

    August 27, 2013

    what a great idea! i am totally pinning and making these. i bet my daughter would LOVE them.

    Reply
  9. Ashlee says

    August 26, 2013

    I bet my kids would love these (you should make them for them 😉

    Reply
  10. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says

    August 26, 2013

    I need to make some granola bars. I typically have everything I need at home anyway. I bet my kids would like these!

    Reply
  11. Yvonne says

    August 26, 2013

    You love granola bars, I love granola!!! Love it! The little lunch set is so adorable, and seems perfect for kids!

    Reply
  12. Kaylynn says

    August 26, 2013

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea. Peanut butter and jelly – SOLD!

    Reply
  13. aimee @ like mother like daughter says

    August 26, 2013

    Cute Jesseca! I’m sure your little guy will love his cute little and delicious lunch and these granola bars look superb! I love homemade granola bars!

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      August 26, 2013

      We love granola bars too. It’s becoming an addiction to create new flavors!

      Reply

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