Homemade Granola Bars
These homemade granola bars are packed with protein and fiber, making them the best granola bar recipe for a satisfying snack. With just a few ingredients, they're healthy granola bars with peanut butter that the whole family will love!
Equipment
- 8x8 baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Large bowl
- Measuring cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup very smooth creamy natural peanut butter, or cashew butter
- ⅔ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Heaping ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2½ cups whole rolled oats
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips*
- 3 tablespoons pepitas, or crushed peanuts or cashews
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Add the oats, chocolate chips, and pepitas (or nuts). Stir thoroughly until the mixture comes together.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, pressing it down firmly with another sheet of parchment paper. Use the back of a measuring cup to flatten evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars.
- Store bars in the fridge for optimal texture and freshness.
Notes
*Note: If mini chocolate chips aren’t available, chop larger chips into smaller pieces for better consistency.