Description
Indulge in these delectable Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Cookie Bars that are perfect for a quick snack or a sweet treat. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, these bars are a delightful combination of chewy oats, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Bars:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in oats, flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using.
- Bake: Press mixture into pan and bake for 18–22 minutes until set.
- Cool and Slice: Cool completely, then slice into bars.
Notes
- Perfect for meal prep or as a snack
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer freshness
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
