Peanut Butter Granola Bars
These granola bars are chewy and filled with peanut butter flavor. This recipe only requires 6 simple ingredients and no time in the oven, which makes them the ultimate snack!
These Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars will bring you right back to your childhood. We are definitely big peanut butter lovers in my household and my little brother has been asking me to create a peanut butter granola bar recipe as long as I can remember, and I finally have the perfect recipe for him and all of you.
Granola bars are one of my favorite healthy snacks, but the processed bars are usually hiding unwanted and unhealthy ingredients. Sometimes they even have as much sugar as a candy bar (yikes!), but I am happy to say that these homemade bars are made with nutritious and wholesome ingredients you can feel good about.
Why this recipe works
These granola bars require no time in the oven. All you have to do is combine the ingredients, press the mixture firmly into a pan, and pop in the freezer to set! Once they have set for about an hour, you can remove and slice each bar into whatever size you desire. Not baking these bars help to add to their chewiness, as well as make this recipe SO easy! These bars make the perfect summertime treat because you don’t need to turn on the oven.
Note: it is better to store these bars in the fridge or freezer after slicing to make sure that the peanut butter does not melt.
The addition of adding shredded coconut to this recipe also helps to make these bars extra chewy and flavorful. I prefer to use slightly sweetened coconut because it is often softer than unsweetened varieties. The honey and peanut butter work together to create a wonderful texture and salty and sweet flavor profile. If you love granola bars, chocolate, and peanut butter – you will adore these healthy treats! Be sure to check out these recipes for more: Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies and Vegan Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
Chewy Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Ingredients
- ½ cup all natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon softened/melted coconut oil
- 1 ¾ cups old fashioned oats
- 3 tablespoons shredded coconut (I prefer sweetened)
- 3-4 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (vegan if desired)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 pan with one sheet of parchment paper.
- Combine the first 4 ingredients in a bowl and stir until well combined.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Pour all ingredients into lined baking pan and spread evenly. Use the bottom of a cup or another flat surface to firmly press down mixture until it is firmly packed.
- Place pan into the freezer to set for 1-2 hours. Remove from freezer, remove the granola bars from the pan by lifting up the parchment paper and cut or slice into desired sizes.
Store granola bars in a container in fridge or freezer.
