Chewy Protein Packed Peanut Butter Granola Squares
These simple bars make a great substitute for store-bought energy bars that are packed with sugar.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp. coconut oil or use butter
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp. rolled oats
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1/4 cup chia seeds optional
- 1/2 cup pepitas pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, peanut butter and oil and stir until melted together.
- Remove it from the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Spray a 9 x 13 pan, preferably with straight corners, with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- Press the mixture into the pan and smooth the top of it. Refrigerate it for at least an hour until it is set.
- Cut it into 20 squares and serve immediately, store in an air-tight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. (We like to store them in the refrigerator or freezer so they stay firmer.)
Notes
Nutritional Information Per Serving (% based upon daily values): Calories 258, Total Fat: 15g, 22%; Saturated Fat: 3g, 17.5%; Cholesterol: 0mg, 0%; Sodium: 71mg, 3%; Total Carbohydrate: 25g, 8%; Dietary Fiber: 5g, 17%; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 7g
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