Peanut Butter Granola Bars

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These peanut butter granola bars are easy to make with simple ingredients in 10 minutes, and are even more delicious than store-bought varieties!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Cooling30

Total Time40

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: Granola Bars

Author: Laura

Cost: $4

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ cup salted butter
¼ cup honey
¼ cup light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups quick cooking oats
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
½ cup peanut butter chips (chopped)
¼ cup peanut butter (melted - to drizzle over the bars, optional)

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Instructions

Line 8x8” pan with parchment paper
Then, warm the butter, honey, brown sugar and sea salt over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
Then, stir in quick cooking oats (and optional cinnamon).
Let the mixture cool slightly.
While the peanut butter granola bar mixture is cooling, chop the peanut butter chips into smaller pieces (or use mini peanut butter chips).
Then, stir the chopped peanut butter chips into the slightly cooled granola bar mixture.
Gently press the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
If desired, drizzle peanut butter over the top of the granola bars.
Cover and transfer to the refrigerator to chill/harden.
Cut into 8 or 16 pieces and serve chilled or room temperature.

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Notes

Ingredient Substitution Notes

Salted butter. unsalted butter works well.
Honey. maple syrup can be used in place of honey, however it will (obviously) impart a maple flavor and won't taste as authentic as using honey would.
Light brown sugar. coconut sugar is a good, unrefined, substitute.
Creamy peanut butter. I suggest using peanut butter that is solid at room temperature.
Quick cooking oats. For the best texture, do not substitute quick-cooking oats. To make them at home, put 2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats in a food processor or blender and pulse 2-4 times until the oats are cut into small pieces.
Peanut butter chips. choose your favorite variety. If you can find mini peanut butter chips, then you won't have to chop them! Or, try these Lily's peanut butter chips.

Store/Freeze

Store these peanut butter granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature - do not microwave.

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