Description
Indulge in these delicious Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Cookie Bars that are perfect as a snack or dessert. Packed with wholesome ingredients, these bars are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Mix-ins:
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
- ½ cup granola (any variety)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, honey, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring until well combined.
- Fold in mix-ins: Fold in the chocolate chips, granola, and optional nuts or seeds.
- Bake: Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan and press firmly into the corners. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and slice: Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use flax egg and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- These bars store well in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
