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Easy No-Bake School Bus Granola Bars Recipe Perfect for Kids Snacks

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Quick, wholesome, and kid-friendly no-bake granola bars shaped like school buses, made from simple pantry staples. Perfect for busy parents needing a healthy snack that kids love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup (250g) natural creamy peanut butter (or almond/sunflower butter for nut-free)
  • ½ cup (170g) honey
  • ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Yellow food coloring or natural turmeric powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Stir until smooth and well blended, about 2-3 minutes. Microwave for 15 seconds if mixture is too stiff.
  3. Add vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
  4. Fold in rolled oats and mini chocolate chips until oats are fully coated and mixture is thick and pliable.
  5. If desired, add a pinch of turmeric powder or a few drops of yellow food coloring and stir until color is even.
  6. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly using plastic wrap or a flat-bottom glass.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
  8. Lift the granola slab out using parchment paper and cut into school bus shapes with a cookie cutter or slice into rectangles and add details with a knife.
  9. Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

Use creamy nut butter for better binding. Chill bars for at least 1 hour to prevent crumbling. Adjust honey or oats if mixture is too sticky or crumbly. Optional mini chocolate chips add sweetness and appeal. For nut-free, substitute sunflower seed butter and allergy-friendly chocolate chips. Bars can be frozen up to 3 months.

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