Skip the store-bought snacks and make these soft, chewy homemade Peanut Butter Granola Bars the new family favorite.
With baby #2 on the way, I’ve been craving texture more than a particular flavor — and chewy wins every time. During my last pregnancy I lived on bagels, and now I can’t get enough of these chewy peanut butter granola bars. They’re made without any crunchy, brittle bits so every bite is satisfyingly soft.
These bars are similar in spirit to classic chocolate chip granola bars but focused on chewiness and peanut butter flavor. They’re full of creamy peanut butter, a touch of honey and brown sugar, and studded with peanut butter chips and mini chocolate chips for a sweet finish.
I like a granola bar you can really sink your teeth into, and these deliver on texture while adding some protein from the peanut butter. They’re simple to prepare and perfect for packing in lunches, keeping in the pantry for an afternoon pick-me-up, or serving as an easy snack after school.
The peanut butter flavor comes from both creamy peanut butter and peanut butter chips. A small handful of mini chocolate chips adds just the right amount of sweetness without overpowering the nutty profile. If you enjoy making granola-style snacks at home, these bars are a reliable, crowd-pleasing option.
Below is the complete recipe, including ingredient amounts, clear instructions and nutrition information so you can bake a 13×9-inch pan of chewy peanut butter granola bars and enjoy 12 satisfying servings.
Homemade Peanut Butter Granola 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
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13×9-inch nonstick baking pan or line it with parchment and spray the parchment.
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In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, honey, egg, canola oil and vanilla extract with a handheld mixer until smooth and creamy.
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In a separate medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar and salt. Add the oat mixture to the peanut butter mixture and stir until fully combined, then fold in the peanut butter chips and mini chocolate chips.
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Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top so it’s compact and uniform.
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Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Allow the pan to cool completely before slicing into 12 bars so they hold together.
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