Chewy Peanut Butter Granola Bars

4.41 from 5 votes

Chewy peanut butter granola bars made with clean ingredients and no refined sugar! Full of peanut butter flavor, easy to prepare (no oven required!) and perfect for a healthier treat.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time2 mins

Total Time22 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: bars

Calories: 204kcal

Author: Denise Bustard

Ingredients

⅓ cup honey 98 g
¼ cup natural peanut butter 64 g
¼ cup coconut oil 52 g; refined coconut oil recommended
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
½ cup almonds coarsely chopped; 70 g
2 cups rolled oats 184 g
¼ cup mini chocolate chips plus extras for sprinkling on top (45 g + 18 g)

Instructions

Line an 8 x 8 inch baking sheet with parchment or foil (use spray oil on the foil) and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, peanut butter and coconut oil. Heat over medium heat, stirring until everything is melted and smooth.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and salt, and allow to cool 10-15 minutes. *note 1
Once the pot has cooled slightly, stir in the almonds, rolled oats and chocolate chips.
Spread the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing it down firmly using a spatula. It is important to press it down very firmly, and spraying the spatula lightly with oil helps prevent everything from sticking. *note 2
Sprinkle tops with a few extra mini chocolate chips and refrigerate the bars for minimum of 2 hours.
Cut into bars and store in a large container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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Notes

1- Make sure to take the time to simmer the mixture for 1 minute! This is extremely important in helping the bars stick together.

2- if bars are too warm to press down thoroughly, place in the fridge for 10 minutes, then press them down a second time.

Storage

Store in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days *this is important as the bars soften at room temperature.

Freeze for up to 3 months.

Toasting the oats + almonds

If you'd like to add extra flavor, you can:

heat oven to 350°F
spread oats and almonds out on a baking sheet
toast for 10-15 minutes until oats are golden and fragrant and almonds are lightly browned

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