Description
These chewy homemade granola bars are simple, no-bake snacks packed with creamy peanut butter, honey, oats, chocolate chips, and pepitas. Ready in just 9 minutes of active prep plus chilling time, they’re perfect for a quick, wholesome treat or breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- â…“ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Dry Ingredients
- 2½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- â…“ cup mini chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons pepitas
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8 by 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal of the bars later.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the creamy peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, mini chocolate chips, and pepitas to the wet mixture in the bowl.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is evenly combined and begins to hold together well.
- Transfer to Pan: Transfer the sticky mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
- Press Firmly: Place a sheet of parchment paper on top of the mixture and press down firmly using the back of a measuring cup to compact the mixture into a solid layer.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to firm up properly.
- Slice and Serve: Once firm, lift the mixture out of the pan using the parchment overhang and slice into 8 bars.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- You can substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for peanut butter to suit allergies.
- Add other mix-ins like dried fruit or nuts for variety.
- Pressing the mixture firmly is key to ensuring the bars hold together well after slicing.
