Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars Recipe | The Sweetest Journey

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter provides healthy fats, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

dark chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate chips

Cacao nibs are less sweet and richer in antioxidants.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutrient-dense and add crunch.

In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, coconut oil, honey, and cocoa powder. Stir until well combined.

Add the old fashioned oats, granola, and cereal flakes. Stir until combined.

Line an 8 by 11 inch baking pan with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray.

Spoon mixture into the pan and firmly press it down.

Cover with another sheet of parchment paper, then with a pan. Weight it down with jars or cans of food.

Refrigerate overnight until firm.

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