Indulge in these homemade peanut butter granola bars that are not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for an on-the-go snack, a quick breakfast, or even as a sweet treat.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Yield: 12-15 bars (depending on how you cut them)
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup all-natural peanut butter (you can also use homemade peanut butter made from peanuts in a food processor)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended for a sweet touch)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 13×9-inch baking dish by lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-natural peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk them together until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Slowly incorporate the old-fashioned oats and coconut palm sugar into the wet mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: If you’re using mini chocolate chips, fold them into the batter, ensuring they are distributed evenly.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, spread and press the mixture evenly into the dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown. Be careful not to over-bake; the bars should remain chewy.
- Cool and Slice: After removing from the oven, let the granola mixture cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut it into bars or squares.
Tips & Suggestions:
- You can add nuts, dried fruits, or seeds to give these bars extra texture and nutrition.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
With every bite of these Peanut Butter Granola Bars, you’ll savor the rich flavor of peanut butter combined with the chewiness of oats and the sweetness of honey and chocolate chips.