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Holding a Homemade Peanut Butter Granola Bar with more granola bars in the background

Homemade Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Skip the store-bought snacks and whip up this easy recipe for soft and chewy homemade peanut butter granola bars studded with mini chocolate chips.
4.78 from 54 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 bars

Ingredients  

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (regular or reduced fat)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter chips
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 13x9-inch nonstick baking pan with cooking spray. 
  • In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, honey, egg, oil and vanilla extract with a handheld beater until smooth and creamy.
  • In a separate medium bowl, stir together the oats, brown sugar and salt. Add the oat mixture to the peanut butter mixture and stir until well combined then stir in the peanut butter chips and mini chocolate chips. 
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, pressing it into an even layer. 
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely before slicing the granola into bars and serving. 
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