For a variation, try using different flavors of jelly such as strawberry or raspberry. Crunchy peanut butter can be substituted for creamy, if preferred. For easier cutting, chill the bars in the refrigerator for 30 minutes after cooling.
PBJ Crunch Bars
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING30 People
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VIEWS15
Relive your childhood with these delightful PB&J Crunch Bars. A symphony of textures and flavors, these bars combine a buttery, crumbly oat base with a creamy peanut butter and sweet grape jelly filling, topped with a crunchy oat crumble. Perfect for a nostalgic treat or a crowd-pleasing dessert!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate35 g
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Cholesterol24 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium131 mg
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Sugar21 g
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Fat16 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). (5 minutes)
02
Step
5 mins
In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and cinnamon. (5 minutes)
03
Step
10 mins
Add the sliced cold butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (10 minutes)
04
Step
5 mins
Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. (5 minutes)
05
Step
3 mins
Spread the warmed peanut butter evenly over the pressed oat mixture. (3 minutes)
06
Step
5 mins
Gently stir the grape jelly to loosen it, then dollop spoonfuls over the peanut butter layer. Swirl gently with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect. (5 minutes)
07
Step
2 mins
Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture evenly over the peanut butter and jelly layer. Gently pat down to help it adhere. (2 minutes)
08
Step
30 mins
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. (30 minutes)
09
Step
1 hrs
Let the bars cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares. This allows the filling to set properly. (60 minutes)
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Layne Feestwillms
Jun 27, 2025These bars are amazing! They are a perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Creola Hirthe
Jun 15, 2025So easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser. I'll definitely be making these again.
Fabiola Batz
May 27, 2025Next time I will try it with different flavors of jelly like strawberry or raspberry as other people suggested.
Lindsey Jenkins
May 14, 2025I made these for a bake sale, and they were the first thing to sell out! Everyone loved them.