Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Ingredients:
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup natural peanut butter (tip: use a nut butter with a drizzly consistency to avoid bar becoming dry)
⅓ cup maple syrup (you can substitute honey)
½ cup mini chocolate chips
2 whole eggs
Optional add ins: nuts, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or dried fruit
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350℉. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
Line a 9×9 inch baking dish or pan with parchment paper.Transfer mixture to the prepared dish or pan. Very firmly press the mixture into pan in an even layer. If desired, sprinkle additional chocolate chips over top, pressing them into the mixture.
Bake for 15-17 minutes or until center is baked through and edges are just starting to brown. Start checking at 14 minutes as all ovens are different. Remove from the oven and place pan on a cooling rack.
Let the bars cool completely (this is important) before cutting into 16 squares or 12-14 bars with a sharp knife