Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

These wholegrain peanut butter chocolate chip granola bars are inspired by Kind bar's healthy grain granola bars. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and packed with millet, quinoa and oats for a crunchy, chewy texture. Gluten-free and vegan.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 18

Total Time 33

Servings bars

Calories 303kcal

Author Tessa

Ingredients

3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
¼ cup whole millet
¼ cup dry quinoa
heaping ¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup natural peanut butter
½ cup + 1 tablespoon maple syrup room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add oats, millet, quinoa, and salt to a large bowl. Pour peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract over oats and stir until the oat mixture has been evenly coated.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using an extra piece of parchment paper, press the mixture down firmly into an even layer. Bake for 18-22 minutes. The top should start turning slightly golden and the edges golden.
Allow the pan to cool completely. Use the parchment paper to transfer bars to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife and cut into squares or rectangles.

Notes

To store: Wrap individually with plastic wrap or foil or store in an airtight container at room temperature.

To freeze: Wrap individually with plastic wrap or foil and store in an airtight container or freezer-safe ziplock bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Tips:

Leave a little bit of parchment paper overhanging the edges of the baking pan. This 'sling' of paper makes it easy to lift the baked bars out of the pan for slicing.
Let the granola bars cool completely before slicing so they can firm up. You'll get the cleanest cuts this way.

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