Peanut Butter Granola Bars Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs 30 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 40 mins

  • Servings

    9 bars

  • Calories

    512 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Peanut Butter Granola Bars Recipe

These peanut butter granola bars are made with creamy peanut butter, chocolate, and old-fashioned oats. They are the perfect snack, delicious, and fun for the whole family!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ cup brown sugar light or dark
  • cup honey
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)
  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil divided
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • ¾ cup peanuts divided
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • Flake salt optional, for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Line an 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. In a large saucepan set over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, butter, and coconut oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the butter and melted.
  3. Add the peanut butter and whisk to combine— the mixture will thicken slightly.
  4. Once the peanut butter is combined, add the oats and ½ cup of peanuts. Stir to combine.
  5. Transfer the granola to the baking dish and sprinkle over the remaining ¼ cup of peanuts.
  6. Press the mixture into the pan, making sure to pack it tightly— you don’t want your granola bars to fall apart! Be careful, the mixture will be hot!
  7. Transfer the bars to the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.
  8. Once the bars have cooled, combine the chocolate and remaining two tablespoons of coconut oil in a small bowl. Microwave until melted, stirring every 30 seconds.
  9. Slice the bars and drizzle the chocolate over them. Sprinkle with flaky salt, if desired. Transfer the bars to the fridge to set for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

  • ½ cup of protein powder in place of ½ cup of the oats.
  • Storage: Store peanut butter granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • You can use quick oats in place of the old-fashioned oats.
  • Swap in your favorite nut butter and nuts, such as almond, cashew, or pecan butter.
  • For nut-free granola bars, swap the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter, tahini, or pumpkin seed butter and swap the peanuts for sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
  • For chocolatier granola bars, add 2-3 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the bars.
  • For high-protein granola bars, substitute ½ cup of protein powder in place of ½ cup of the oats.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins, such as dried fruits, coconut flakes, chopped candy bars, or M&M's.
  • Make sure you use honey in these bars; unfortunately, maple syrup will not work!
  • For a nuttier flavor, toast the oats in a single layer in a 350°F for about 10 minutes.
  • Don't skip chilling these bars; chilling helps them hold together and keeps the chocolate from melting.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1bar Calories 512kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 91mg (4%) Potassium 387mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 157IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 102mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 512 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 512kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 91mg 4%
Potassium 387mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 157IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 102mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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