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Let me just start by saying that:
1. I’m totally addicted to making my own granola bars (did you see the Cranberry White Chocolate Granola Bars I shared last week?)
Ok, maybe I’m exaggerating a little, but listen up, buttercup – these babies have it going on!
Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Adapted from Crumbs and Chaos
Ingredients:
2 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup krispy rice cereal
3/4 cup chopped pretzels
1 tablespoon flax seed
1/4 brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips, divided
Directions:
Line a 9×9 pan and lightly spray with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, cereal, flax seed and pretzels.
Using a medium saucepan, melt the butter with the peanut butter, honey and brown sugar. When the mixture begins to bubble, remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract.
Pour the liquid over the oat mixture and mix to combine. Fold in half the mini chocolate chips at the end quickly, then press the mixture into the prepared pan. Top with the remaining chips and press down using the spatula.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before cutting. Store in the fridge after cutting.
Despite all my gushing over these bars, I found that they were a little more crumbly than I would have liked. Next time I make them, I plan to cut back ever so slightly on the peanut butter, I think…
What’s your favorite kind of granola bar? Sweet? Salty? Nutty? Fruity?
I am excited to try this recipe!! With 3 kids from teen to three it’s sometimes hard to find something the all like!! I am also from the wonderful state of NH!!!
Hi Jill! So glad to have you here. These are our go-to granola bars now. My kids love them and they’re great for bake sales, too. Hope you enjoy 🙂