Soft-Baked Peanut Butter Granola Bars (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use verified gluten-free, if needed)

02 - ¾ cup natural peanut butter

03 - ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup

04 - 2 whole eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)

→ Optional Add-ins

05 - ½ cup mini chocolate chips

06 - Pinch of salt (omit if peanut butter is salted)

07 - Walnuts, pecans, almonds

08 - Chia, sunflower, or pumpkin seeds

09 - Dried fruit

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350℉. If peanut butter is solid, heat it for 10-15 seconds to make it drizzly.

02 - In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.

03 - Line a 9×9 inch baking dish or pan with parchment paper.

04 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish or pan. Very firmly press the mixture into the pan in an even layer. If using chocolate chips, sprinkle them on top, then press them down into the bars.

05 - Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the center is baked through and the edges are just starting to brown. Start checking at 14 minutes.

06 - Remove from the oven and place pan on a cooling rack. Let the bars cool completely before cutting into 16 squares with a sharp knife.

# Notes:

01 - Honey works better than maple syrup for binding.

02 - Can add protein powder by reducing oats.

03 - Press mixture firmly for best results.

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