Peanut Butter and Jelly Crunch Bars

Imagine a crunchy PB&J that you can grab any time of day. These easy-to-make bars are truly spectacular. And the recipe couldn’t be simpler — it’s a no-bake, “dump and stir” recipe, meaning everything comes together in one bowl.

peanut butter and jelly crunch bars

Like your PB&J with strawberry preserves? Go for it! Any fruit preserve works in the middle layer. I used grape, but strawberry and raspberry would be equally fabulous. As would any fruit preserve you enjoy. And any nut butter works too!

peanut butter and jelly crunch bars
peanut butter and jelly crunch bars
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Crunch Bars

Robin Miller
Imagine a crunchy PB&J that you can grab any time of day. These easy-to-make bars are truly spectacular. And the recipe couldn’t be simpler — it’s a no-bake, “dump and stir” recipe, meaning everything comes together in one bowl.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16 Bars
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Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 3 cups puffed rice cereal
  • 1 cup oats, regular or quick-cooking
  • 1/4 cup grape jam, or fruit preserves of choice

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Line an 8-inch square baking pan with 2 pieces of parchment paper (overlap the paper in opposite directions to cover the bottom and sides, with extra paper hanging over the sides – you’ll use the extra paper to lift the bars out with ease).
  • In a small saucepan, combine the butter and honey. Set the pan over medium-low heat and cook until the butter melts, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla.
  • Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and fold in the cereal and oats. Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Top with the jam and spread out in an even layer. Press the remaining cereal mixture over the jam and smooth the surface.
  • Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Cut into bars and serve. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Calories: 174kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 83mg, Potassium: 97mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 177IU, Vitamin C: 0.5mg, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 0.5mg

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