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.
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
Instructions
- Line 8x8 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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