By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026

Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola Bars

Serves 12

207 cal · 135 min

Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola Bars

Recipe GLPR7d8caf26945185

4.0(1)
Breakfast
135 min
207 cal
Servings: 12
Microwave
Oven
SNAP eligible

Chewy and satisfying granola bars packed with creamy peanut butter, sweet honey, crispy cereal, and bursts of blueberries and peanut butter chips. These no-bake treats are perfect for breakfast on the go or a quick snack. Naturally gluten-free when using certified oats.

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Ingredients

¾ cup creamy peanut butter

½ cup honey

1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste

1½ cups quick cooking oats

1½ cups Fruity Pebbles cereal

½ cup dried blueberries

½ cup peanut butter chips

Directions

  1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and honey. Microwave on high power for 1 minute, then stir well. Microwave on high for another minute until the mixture is bubbly and hot; if it's not yet bubbling, add 30 more seconds in the microwave. Stir in the vanilla bean paste until fully combined.

  2. Add the quick cooking oats and Fruity Pebbles cereal to the warm peanut butter mixture. Stir thoroughly until all the oats and cereal pieces are evenly coated with the peanut butter and honey base.

  3. Fold in the dried blueberries and peanut butter chips, stirring until they are distributed evenly throughout the mixture.

  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared parchment-lined pan. Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, press the mixture down firmly and evenly into the pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the bars are completely firm and set.

  5. Once chilled and firm, cut the mixture into 12 equal bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or wrap individual bars in parchment and foil, place in a freezer bag, and freeze for up to 6 months. To serve frozen bars, thaw at room temperature for about 1 hour or warm in the microwave for about 30 seconds.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

Peanut butter, honey, oats, and cereal are staples at every Charlotte chain, peanut butter chips appear at Walmart and Harris Teeter, and blueberries are standard produce year-round. The real ingredient issue is the stated 135 minutes, which almost certainly includes hours of chilling or setting time that requires no active work; real hands-on prep is probably 15–20 minutes, making this genuinely weeknight-friendly despite the time statement. Cost per serving lands around $0.60–$0.75 driven by peanut butter and chips, which is fair for a homemade bar. These reheat adequately or stay shelf-stable for days, and the recipe is forgiving—no finicky technique or constant attention required—though the granola texture can soften if stored improperly.

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