No Bake Hemp Seed Peanut Butter Bars are a wholesome and energizing snack perfect for any time of the year. Combining the creamy richness of SKIPPY® Peanut Butter with the hearty texture of hemp seeds, oats, and puffed rice cereal, these bars are bursting with protein and flavor. The addition of honey and mini chocolate chips adds a touch of sweetness, making them a quick and easy treat to keep you going throughout the day.
Ingredients
16 servings
| 1 | cup hulled hemp seeds |
| 1 | cup old fashioned rolled oats |
| 1 | cup puffed rice cereal |
| ½ | cup slivered almonds, toasted |
| 1 | cup SKIPPY ® Creamy Peanut Butter Spread |
| ½ | cup honey |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla extract |
| ¼ | teaspoon salt |
| ½ | cup plus 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips, divided |
| ¼ | cup craisins, if desired |
Directions
Spray a 9-inch square pan with no-stick spray or line with foil. In large bowl, combine hemp seeds, oats, cereal, and almonds.
In medium saucepan over medium heat, heat peanut butter, honey, vanilla and salt, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
Pour peanut butter mixture over dry ingredients and stir until coated. Stir in ½ cup chocolate chips. Press into prepared pan. Sprinkle craisins on top, if desired. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon chocolate chips on top, pressing lightly. Chill.
