PBJ Crunch Bars

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
PBJ Crunch Bars
85 min.
15
625kcal

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Are you craving a delightful twist on the classic PB&J sandwich? Look no further! This scrumptious PBJ Crunch Bars recipe is a vegetarian-friendly treat that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Perfect for snacking, appetizers, or even a light meal, these bars are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. With a crunchy oat and graham cracker crust, a smooth and swirly layer of peanut butter and grape jelly, and a crumbly topping to complete the experience, these bars offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors.

Ready in just 85 minutes, this recipe serves 15, making it a fantastic choice for gatherings, potlucks, or simply a cozy night in. Each bar boasts a caloric makeup of 625 kcal, with a balanced distribution of macronutrients: 6.09% protein, 45.82% fat, and 48.09% carbohydrates. Whether you're an avid baker or a casual cook, the PBJ Crunch Bars are a must-try that promises both satisfaction and simplicity. So, grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

Ingredients

  • cup brown sugar 
  • sticks butter cold thinly sliced
  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup graham cracker crumbs 
  • 1.5 cups grape jelly 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 2.3 cups rolled oats 
  • 1.5 cups peanut butter 
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • stand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Stir the oats, flour, white sugar, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and cinnamon in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, cut the butter into the mixture until crumbly. Press about half of the mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Spread the peanut butter over the oat mixture. Stir the jelly to make it spreadable and swirl into the peanut butter.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the peanut butter and jelly layer; gently pat until it sticks together.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Calories625kcal
Protein6.09%
Fat45.82%
Carbs48.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.54
Glycemic Load
34.21
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.054347867551%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:625.18kcal
31.26%
Fat:32.69g
50.29%
Saturated Fat:14.41g
90.07%
Carbohydrates:77.18g
25.73%
Net Carbohydrates:73.76g
26.82%
Sugar:43.91g
48.79%
Cholesterol:48.59mg
16.2%
Sodium:281.42mg
12.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.78g
19.56%
Manganese:0.98mg
48.84%
Vitamin B3:4.77mg
23.83%
Vitamin E:2.98mg
19.86%
Phosphorus:172.9mg
17.29%
Selenium:12.07µg
17.25%
Magnesium:68.49mg
17.12%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.57%
Folate:65.6µg
16.4%
Fiber:3.41g
13.65%
Iron:2.17mg
12.08%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.74%
Vitamin A:564.87IU
11.3%
Copper:0.22mg
11.25%
Zinc:1.3mg
8.69%
Potassium:263.53mg
7.53%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.5%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.43%
Calcium:47.72mg
4.77%
Vitamin C:2.99mg
3.63%
Vitamin K:1.97µg
1.88%
Source:Allrecipes