Description
Indulge in these delicious and wholesome Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Cookie Bars that make a perfect treat for any time of the day. Packed with the goodness of oats, peanut butter, and a hint of chocolate, these bars are a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, honey, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in oats, baking soda, and salt until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
- Bake: Press the dough into the pan and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
- Cool and slice: Allow to cool in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup and a flax egg.
- Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- Add shredded coconut, dried fruit, or seeds for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
