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Delish Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Delish Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Chewy, chocolatey peanut butter granola bars made with hearty oats, crispy rice cereal, and a luscious honey–peanut butter binder. Perfect for make-ahead snacks, school lunches, or a sweet treat on the go.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal
  • 0.33 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips divided
  • 0.75 cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.125 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon flaky sea salt for topping (optional)

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting. Lightly grease the parchment.
  • In a large bowl, combine oats, crispy rice cereal, chopped peanuts, and 0.33 cup of the mini chocolate chips. Toss to distribute.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, add peanut butter, honey, brown sugar, coconut oil, and fine sea salt. Warm, stirring constantly, until smooth and the sugar is dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Immediately pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until every bit is evenly coated and sticky.
  • Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Press very firmly into an even layer using a greased spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup to compact the bars.
  • Sprinkle the remaining mini chocolate chips over the top and press lightly so they adhere. Add flaky sea salt if using.
  • Refrigerate until set, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Lift out using the parchment overhang and cut into 16 bars. Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.

Notes

For cleaner slices, chill a bit longer before cutting and wipe the knife between cuts. Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter as desired; thickness and sweetness may vary, so adjust honey slightly if needed.