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Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

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  • Yield: 12 granola bars 1x

Description

A homemade (and good for you) chewy peanut butter granola bar with chocolate chips and sea salt.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter (chunky or creamy will work)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325F degrees.
  2. Butter a 9×9 square pan; set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, cream butter and peanut butter together until smooth. Add the brown sugar and blend to combine. Add the whole egg + egg yolk and vanilla. Beat to combine.
  4. Stir in oats, baking soda, kosher salt, shredded coconut, and chocolate chips.
  5. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting in half length wise and then into 12 bars.
  7. Wrap individually in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.