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peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

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

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cacao nibs

Dark chocolate has less sugar, and cacao nibs are less processed.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while corn syrup is often cheaper.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while brown sugar is more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, combine oats, cocoa powder, and salt.

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

Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir to combine.

Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.

Once cooled, stir in peanuts and chocolate chips.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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