Salted Chocolate Granola Bars

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a lower glycemic option.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is healthier; sunflower seed butter is often cheaper.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate chips are lower in sugar; chocolate chunks can be less expensive.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: unsweetened cocoa mix

Carob powder is caffeine-free; cocoa mix can be cheaper.

Combine rolled oats, wheat germ, sliced almonds, butter, sugar, honey, vanilla, and peanut butter in a bowl.

Melt the chocolate and mix it into the oat mixture.

Press the mixture into a lined baking dish.

Sprinkle sea salt or pink salt on top before it sets.

Allow to cool and cut into bars.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens