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Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars

These easy no bake chocolate peanut butter granola bars are the perfect make ahead healthy snack or on-the-go breakfast that kids will love!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Cooling Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 261 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 ½ cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup roasted salted peanuts
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper so that some of the parchment hangs over two sides. Spray with cooking spray.
  2. Add the honey, butter, and brown sugar to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Let the mixture come to a light bubble for 1 minute while stirring.
  3. When the butter mixture is ready, remove it from the heat, and stir in the vanilla, salt, and peanut butter.
  4. Add the oats and the peanuts to the saucepan, and stir to combine. Make sure none of the oats are dry.
  5. Place all of the oat mixture in the prepared pan. Use a rubber spatula or the bottom of a greased measuring cup to press firmly the mixture into the pan very well.
  6. Let this cool for about 10 minutes before sprinkling the mini chocolate chips over the top. Press the chocolate chips into the granola bars with the bottom of a measuring cup.
  7. Let the granola bars cool for at least 2 hours. Lift the bars from the pan using the edges of the parchment, and place them on a cutting board. Cut into desired shape and size and serve.

Notes

  • Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 7 days or in freezer for up to 3 months. You may want to wrap them in a bit of parchment paper before putting them in a container or plastic bag in the fridge so that they don’t stick together.
  • Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
  • Instead of butter, you can use coconut oil.
  • Instead of honey, you can use maple syrup, but the honey adheres better.
  • Instead of peanut butter, you can use other nut butters or sunflower butter. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 261kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 130mg (5%) Potassium 190mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 127IU (3%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261

% Daily Value*

Calories 261kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 130mg 5%
Potassium 190mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 127IU 3%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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