Healthy Granola Bar Recipe | 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Energy 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 (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.

Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, coconut flakes, and dried fruit if using.

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and press down firmly.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Lift the bars out using the parchment paper and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Cut into squares or bars and store in an airtight container.

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