5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Granola Bars

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor, while agave syrup can be less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often cheaper.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar, while cocoa powder can be a cost-effective alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of rolled oats, 3/4 cup of peanut butter, 1/3 cup of maple syrup, 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips, and 2 whole eggs.

If making a vegan version, mix 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed with 5 tablespoons of water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before adding it to the mixture.

Mix all the ingredients together really well.

Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x9 inch baking dish and press it down firmly into an even layer.

If using parchment paper, line the dish with it before pressing the mixture down.

Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top and press them into the mixture.

Bake for 15-17 minutes, checking at 12 minutes to see if the center is baked through.

Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into 16 squares or 12-14 bars.

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