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Peanut Butter Granola Bar

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250
A delicious and easy homemade snack bar packed with oats, peanut butter, and optional add-ins for a customizable treat.

Ingredients

Oats

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts (optional)
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons seeds (optional)
  • ¼ cup dried fruit (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix oats, salt, and optional add-ins in a large bowl.
  • Heat peanut butter, honey, butter, and brown sugar until smooth; stir in vanilla.
  • Pour mixture over oats and stir to coat evenly.
  • Press mixture into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  • Cool for at least one hour, then cut into bars.

Notes

Press the mixture firmly into the pan for best bars.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Snack
Keyword: Granola, Peanut Butter