Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Chewy, sweet, and packed with wholesome flavors, these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars are the ultimate no-bake snack that’s perfect for busy mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups. Made with rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, golden honey, and studded with mini chocolate chips, these bars strike the perfect balance between nutritious and indulgent. A quick 15-minute prep time, paired with a no-cook method, makes this recipe a breeze to whip up for snack prep or lunchbox treats. Customize your bars with optional chopped peanuts for an extra crunch, and enjoy a homemade alternative to store-bought granola bars that’s free of additives. These soft, protein-packed snacks stay fresh for days, making them a delicious grab-and-go option the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup Chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine honey, peanut butter, and brown sugar. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats and (optional) chopped peanuts. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
Allow the mixture to cool for 5-7 minutes. Once slightly cooled, fold in the mini chocolate chips gently to prevent them from melting.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spoon or a small spatula to press it firmly into an even layer.
Refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to firm up.
Once set, lift the granola slab out using the parchment paper and place it on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 equal bars.
Store granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2503 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.5 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 642 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 342.2 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.0 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.3 g | ||
| Protein | 70.3 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1821 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
