Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate
• 2 tbsp coconut oil

Make the Granola Bar Mixture

First, line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides so you can easily lift the bars out later.

In a medium bowl, whisk the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is completely smooth.

Add the oats and kosher salt and mix with a spatula until everything is fully incorporated. Then, fold in the chopped dark chocolate.

Press the Bars and Add the Chocolate Layer

Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan. Spread it out, then use another piece of parchment paper to press down firmly and pack it into a flat, even layer. This is what helps the bars hold together.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate and the coconut oil.

Melt them together in the microwave in ~30-second intervals, stirring after each one, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.

Pour the melted chocolate over the packed oat mixture. Gently tilt the pan to spread the chocolate into a smooth, even layer that covers the entire surface.

Chill and Cut

Place the pan in the fridge for at least ~30 minutes, or until the chocolate has completely set.

Once the chocolate is firm, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire block out of the pan and onto a cutting board.

Flip it over so the chocolate layer is on the bottom. Use a sharp knife to cut it into bars.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars

These are simple, no-bake granola bars held together with a peanut butter and honey base. They’re loaded with oats and chopped dark chocolate, with a solid layer of chocolate on the bottom that provides a nice snap. The key is to pack the oat mixture down firmly in the pan; this pressure is what helps them solidify into dense, chewy bars that don’t fall apart.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Chill Time30 minutes mins

Total Time45 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• ▢ 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• ▢ 1/3 cup honey
• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ▢ 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• ▢ 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
• ▢ 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate
• ▢ 2 tbsp coconut oil

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Instructions

• Line 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on sides.
• Whisk peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Mix in oats and salt until fully combined, then fold in chopped dark chocolate.
• Press mixture into prepared pan using parchment paper to create firm, even layer.
• Microwave semi-sweet chocolate and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
• Pour melted chocolate over oat mixture, tilting pan to spread evenly.
• Refrigerate until chocolate is completely set, about 30 minutes.
• Lift from pan using parchment, flip chocolate-side down, and cut into bars.

Notes

Store bars in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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