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Chewy Protein Packed Peanut Butter Granola Squares

Chewy Protein-Packed Granola Bars

Chewy Protein Packed Peanut Butter Granola Squares

Jessica Braider
These simple bars make a great substitute for store-bought energy bars that are packed with sugar.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 15 servings
Calories 275 kcal

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

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Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Breakfast/Brunch, Dairy-Free, Dessert, Fall, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Kosher, Make-Ahead, No-Cook, Picnic, Snack/Appetizer, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian, Winter
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Melody

Friday 24th of May 2024

Made these with the long cooking oats. Left out the chocolate and cinnamon. Instead of peanuts, I subbed dried cranberries. I ended up using a total of 1 1/2 cups oats because the honey/peanut butter was creating puddles. Then poured into a 9x9 pan. A 13x9 would have made these VERY thin. I think next time I will use ground flax seeds to replace the chia, which I did not use because I donโ€™t like them.

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