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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!
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
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar light or dark
- ⅓ 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
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- 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.
- Add the peanut butter and whisk to combine— the mixture will thicken slightly.
- Once the peanut butter is combined, add the oats and ½ cup of peanuts. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the granola to the baking dish and sprinkle over the remaining ¼ cup of peanuts.
- 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!
- Transfer the bars to the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.