Peanut Butter Granola Bars with Optional Nut-Free Substitutes

Name: Peanut Butter Granola Bars with Optional Nut-Free Substitutes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed); 0.75 cup natural peanut butter; 0.33 cup honey or maple syrup (honey helps hold the bars together better); 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips (optional); 2 whole eggs (use flax egg for vegan-friendly); pinch of salt (omit if peanut butter is salted)

By Mason BrooksAug 12, 2026

These peanut butter granola bars are a deliciously simple snack that combines real-food ingredients for a wholesome treat. Soft-baked and a bit chocolatey, they deliver a satisfying peanut buttery flavor without the need for refined additives. Ideal for busy days, this recipe features just five basic ingredients, making it easy to whip up a batch in minutes. They are perfect for a quick breakfast or an on-the-go snack.

Ingredients

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Servings

•3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
•0.75 cup natural peanut butter
•0.33 cup honey or maple syrup (honey helps hold the bars together better)
•0.5 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
•2 whole eggs (use flax egg for vegan-friendly)
•pinch of salt (omit if peanut butter is salted)

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350℉.
2
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
3
If your peanut butter is solid at room temperature, heat it for 10-15 seconds to make it a more drizzly consistency before adding it to the mix.
4
Line a 9×9-inch baking dish or pan with parchment paper.
5
Transfer the mixture from the mixing bowl to the prepared dish or pan.
6
Very firmly press the mixture into the pan in an even layer.