Chocolate and Peanut Granola Bars

5 from 1 vote

Easy to make snacks that are perfect for popping into lunchboxes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Chill time2 30

Total Time2 45

Servings: bars

Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, butter, and half the coconut oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the butter and melted.
½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup honey, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Add the peanut butter and whisk to combine — the mixture will thicken slightly.
½ cup creamy peanut butter
Once the peanut butter is combined, add the oats and 1/2 cup of peanuts. Stir to combine.
2 cups old-fashioned oats, ½ cup salted peanuts
Transfer the granola to the baking dish and sprinkle over the remaining 1/4 cup of peanuts.
¼ cup salted peanuts
Press the mixture into the pan, making sure to pack it tightly — you don’t want your granola bars to fall apart! Be careful, the mixture will be hot!
Transfer the bars to the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.
Once the bars have cooled, combine the chocolate and remaining two tablespoons of coconut oil in a small bowl. Microwave until melted, stirring every 30 seconds.
1 cup dark chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Slice the bars and drizzle the chocolate over them. Transfer the bars to the fridge to set.
Flaked sea salt
Keep chilled (to prevent the chocolate from melting) and enjoy within 5 days.

Make sure to use honey— unfortunately this recipe doesn’t work with maple syrup.
I used old fashioned oats because I prefer the texture, but quick cook oats will work too!
I used roasted, salted peanuts but use whatever you have on hand.

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