Maple Walnut No-Bake Bars

Maple Walnut No-Bake Bars

Chewy no-bake bars with toasted walnuts and a sticky maple-sweetened binder.

Total 2 hr 15 min Makes 16 bars Calories 240/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Tree nuts, Peanuts

These bars combine oats, toasted walnuts, and a maple syrup caramel for a chewy, nutty texture without turning on the oven. They set up in the fridge, making them a convenient make-ahead snack or lunchbox treat. The maple flavor comes through clearly, balanced by a touch of salt and vanilla.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup crisp rice cereal

Method

  1. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.

  2. Toast the walnuts in a dry 9-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes.

  4. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.

  5. Add the oats, toasted walnuts, and crisp rice cereal to the saucepan and stir until fully coated and combined.

  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly into the pan using the back of a spatula or damp hands.

  7. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.

  8. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang, then cut into 16 bars.

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Maple Walnut No-Bake Bars

These bars combine oats, toasted walnuts, and a maple syrup caramel for a chewy, nutty texture without turning on the oven. They set up in the fridge, making them a convenient make-ahead snack or lunchbox treat. The maple flavor comes through clearly, balanced by a touch of salt and vanilla.

2 hr 15 min 16 bars 240 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup crisp rice cereal

Method

  1. 1

    Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.

  2. 2

    Toast the walnuts in a dry 9-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

  3. 3

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.

  5. 5

    Add the oats, toasted walnuts, and crisp rice cereal to the saucepan and stir until fully coated and combined.

  6. 6

    Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly into the pan using the back of a spatula or damp hands.

  7. 7

    Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.

  8. 8

    Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang, then cut into 16 bars.