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Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars

These chocolate peanut butter granola bars are chewy, easy to make and hold together nicely. They're vegan, gluten-free and perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack.

Prep Time
10 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 324 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts
  • ¼ cup chopped dark chocolate chunks or chocolate chips plus more for topping
  • 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 cup natural drippy peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. I like to use binder clips to clamp the parchment down so it stays in place.
  2. Combine oats, peanuts, chocolate chunks and chia seeds in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Heat peanut butter and maple syrup in a medium saucepan over medium low heat, stirring constantly until combined and warm, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and sea salt.
  4. Pour peanut butter mixture into the bowl with the oat mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. It’s okay if the chocolate starts to melt.
  5. Dump mixture into your prepared pan and press the mixture down firmly using your hands or a rubber spatula so it’s evenly spread out. Sprinkle more chocolate chips on top and press them down into the bars.
  6. Once bars are pressed down firmly, place bars in the fridge for at least 2 hours to allow them to cool and firm up.
  7. Once the bars feel solid/hard to the touch, remove them from the pan, place on a cutting board and slice into 10 even bars. Serve immediately or save for later.
  8. These bars will stay together best if you store them in the refrigerator. They will keep for 1 week in an airtight container in the fridge. For freezing, wrap them individually and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 bar Calories 324kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 138mg (6%) Potassium 329mg (9%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 bar
Calories 324kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 138mg 6%
Potassium 329mg 7%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.