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    Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

    Published by Melissa on May 10, 2012 | Updated November 14, 2022 |

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    Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

    Homemade Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars  loaded with oats, wheat germ, peanut butter, swirled peanut butter chocolate chips, and peanuts. Perfect for a quick breakfast or an on-the-go snack. 

    A friend of mine from Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, asked me to participate in “May is for Miracles” by posting a favorite recipe I like to take to friends or family during difficult times. Giveaway details are at the bottom of this post.

    My sweet neighbor was battling cancer and one of my favorite things to bake to take to her was homemade granola. There are endless flavor combinations, you can eat it any time of day and you don’t have to worry about keeping it hot.

    Homemade Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

    I decided to change it up and make granola bars this time. My boys favorite granola bars are peanut butter chocolate chip.  I Googled peanut butter granola bars and Smitten Kitchen’s post came up.

    Deb’s recipe was adapted from the King Arthur Flour Chewy Granola Bar recipe. I included some of Deb’s changes, as well as suggestions from other reviewers including reducing the sugar significantly. With the peanut butter and chocolate chips these bars are still plenty sweet. Each bar has 7 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber.

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    My grandson was in the NICU for a couple of weeks after he was born and I know my daughter appreciated quick, easy to eat items like granola bars that she could take to the hospital with her. I’m sure there’s someone you know that would be happy to receive them too.

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    Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Course: Bar Cookies
    Keyword: baking, cookie, food, Light Recipes
    Servings: 16 bars
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups quick rolled oats
    • ⅓ cup wheat germ
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¾ cup peanut butter swirl chocolate chips
    • ½ cup chopped lightly salted peanuts
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
    • ⅓ cup peanut butter
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9" x 13" pan with parchment. Spray the parchment paper with cooking spray. Mix together oats, wheat germ, salt, cinnamon, chocolate chips and peanuts.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, melted butter, honey, corn syrup, peanut butter, water and vanilla.
    • Toss the wet ingredients with the dry until the mixture is evenly crumbly.
    • Spread in prepared pan, use a spatula and gently press mixture evenly in pan.
    • Bake the bars for 25 to 30 minutes, until they're golden brown around the edges.
    • Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
    • Carefully remove from pan and cool on a wire rack for one hour. Use a long serrated knife to cut into 4”x1.25” bars.
    • Wrap bars individually to store; or store in layers with parchment in between. In humid weather, it's best to store bars in the refrigerator. They also freeze well.

    Notes

    adapted from King Arthur Flour

     

    You can help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by supporting fundraising campaigns happening this month at the charity’s partners including Walmart; Sam’s Club; Rite Aid; Costco; and Chico’s FAS Brands: Chico’s, White House Black Market, Soma Intimates and Boston Proper.  For more May happenings: www.MayIsForMiracles.org.

    Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raise funds for 170 children’s hospitals (Primary Children’s Medical Center is our Utah hospital).

    Giveaway:

    Update: The giveaway is now closed. Congratulations Kathia! Having fun shopping!

    Wal-Mart, a Children’s Miracle Network corporate sponsor, is giving a $30 Wal-Mart Gift Card to one lucky Barbara Bakes’ reader to help raise awareness of May is for Miracles,

    To enter leave a comment on this post before Friday, May 18 at noon, MST, and tell me what you like to take to friends or family during difficult times.

    For extra entries:

    Like Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals on Facebook
    Like Barbara Bakes on Facebook

    Leave a separate comment for each entry. The giveaway is only open to residents of the US. Be sure your email address is included with your comment(s). Winner will be chosen randomly, notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond.

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    Comments

    1. Leann Lindeman

      May 14, 2012 at 10:14 am

      Like Barbara Bakes on Facebook.

    2. Leann Lindeman

      May 14, 2012 at 10:14 am

      Like Children’s Network on Facebook.

    3. Leann Lindeman

      May 14, 2012 at 10:12 am

      I like to make sloppy joes for people… easy and comforting.

    4. Deborah

      May 14, 2012 at 8:31 am

      What a great cause!! And these granola bars would be the perfect thing to take to someone who needs a quick, healthy snack.

    5. Barbara

      May 14, 2012 at 5:48 am

      Nice granola bars, Barbara. Never thought to take something like that for snacking in the hospital…what a great idea.
      My old favorite for the housebound is my mother’s pound cake. It’s delicious, huge, and can be cut in pieces and frozen.

    6. Phyllis

      May 14, 2012 at 4:22 am

      I like to take a meat loaf to someone in need. It’s comfort food, plus the leftovers are great for sandwiches.

    7. katherine d

      May 13, 2012 at 1:35 pm

      i bring friends homemade baked goods

      katherinedibello (at) gmail (dot) com

    8. marla

      May 12, 2012 at 4:14 pm

      Sounds like a great way to start the day 🙂 Happy Mother’s Day !

    9. Roxana GreenGirl { A little bit of everything}

      May 12, 2012 at 4:03 pm

      Granola is such a nice thing to share and your peanut butter bars look great!
      I like to make goodies and share them with my friends in need and/or other kids at the park.

    10. Megan

      May 12, 2012 at 7:42 am

      I like Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals on Facebook too!

    11. Megan

      May 12, 2012 at 7:41 am

      I like you on Facebook! 🙂

    12. Megan

      May 12, 2012 at 7:41 am

      Granola bars are a great item to share. I know I cant seem to keep a batch around for very long at home. I usually think cookies but I’ll have to rethink that now. Your bars look amazing!

    13. Kim of Mo'Betta

      May 12, 2012 at 5:21 am

      Like BB on FB

    14. Kim of Mo'Betta

      May 12, 2012 at 5:20 am

      Like CMN on FB

    15. Kim of Mo'Betta

      May 12, 2012 at 5:18 am

      It depends on the situation, but for my Dad, when he was undergoing cancer treatment, I made him chicken soup frequently. It was one of the few things he could tolerate. Something that freezes well is also a good option to take to families going through a difficult time, since sometimes they are given so much food that they can’t use it all right then.

    16. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      May 12, 2012 at 4:57 am

      Those granola bars look fantastic!
      Have a great weekend!
      Angie

    17. Lisa

      May 11, 2012 at 8:25 pm

      You know me and peanut butter..not to mention, I used ‘do’ a 1/2 lb granola a day in college. Those bars look terrific, and although they might be too heavy for someone very sick, as you mentioned, they’re great for family members when a loved one is ill. I’m food cliche..I always make a huge pot of homemade chicken soup for friends or loved ones who are sick. The bonus is, an ice cold orange soda along with the soup. No idea why, but the combo always soothes anyone who tries it. I love that you’re doing this giveaway for such a wonderful cause 🙂

    18. Georgina

      May 11, 2012 at 7:49 pm

      Also like Children’s Miracle Network too – thanks so much!

    19. Georgina

      May 11, 2012 at 7:48 pm

      I like Barbara Bakes on FB

    20. Georgina

      May 11, 2012 at 7:47 pm

      Bringing a homemade meal to a family or friends is very welcoming and appreciated!

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