Do granola bars disappear way too quickly at your house? They sure do around here! They are just so convenient for breakfast, snack, quick lunch, etc. Since we go through so many, I try to make homemade granola bars on a regular basis. Though I like to mix flavors up, I usually end up making the same flavor. I thought I had a favorite, dark chocolate cherry almond, but they have been surpassed. These double dark chocolate peanut butter granola bars are just so good!
You really can’t go wrong combining dark chocolate and peanut butter. I’ve packed in as much dark chocolate as possible with these granola bars. Dark chocolate baking cocoa and dark chocolate chips give these granola bars a rich chocolate flavor that can satisfy even the strongest chocolate craving! They taste too good to be thought of as healthy. But, they actually aren’t bad!
Peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil help bind the ingredients together and provide protein, sweetness, and good fats. And, of course, I’ve added my usual oat bran and flaxseed to boost the nutritional value without affecting flavor and texture. The result is a chewy, chocolaty no-bake granola bar that will soon become your favorite, too!
- 2¼ C quick oats
- ¼ C wheat or oat bran
- ¼ C ground flaxseed
- ¼ C unsweetened dark chocolate baking cocoa
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ C honey
- ⅓ C no-stir natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ - ½ C dark chocolate chips, depending on how sweet you want the bars
- Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, stir together quick oats, wheat/oat bran, flaxseed, baking cocoa, and salt.
- In a small saucepan, heat together honey, peanut butter, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until peanut butter and coconut oil are melted. Bring to a boil and boil for one minute. Stir constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat.
- Pour over oat mixture and stir until coated. Stir in dark chocolate chips. Some of them may melt, and that's okay!
- Press mixture into prepared baking dish. Optional: Sprinkle a tablespoon of dark chocolate chips over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars. Store in an airtight container.
Beth @ The First Year says
Jessica, you nailed it! I love homemade granola bars, in fact I have some in my fridge right now, but I am a total chocolate girl, love these!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
We keep an endless supply of granola bars in our house because my husband and I eat them all the time! These chocolate pb bars look amazing, Jessica! Pinned!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
These look seriously amazing. I just made a double batch of granola bars on the weekend, but these look like the kind I hide and save for myself! Love the chocolate and PB combo!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
Nothing warms my heart like chocolate and peanut butter! Especially double chocolate! Pinned!
Mercedes says
I LOVE homemade granola bars and especially this flavor combination!
Rina~I Thee Cook says
Such a perfect snack!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
i love these!!!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
Talk about some gorgeous granola bars. Simple and easy on the go snack.
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Anything with chocolate and peanut butter has my vote especially when there’s double chocolate. Love these granola bars, they would disappear quickly at our house too!
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
These granola bars look like the perfect chocolatey snack! Would love one of them after a run!
Taylor @ greens & chocolate says
You cannot go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter! These look like a great snack!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
You can totally call those healthy granola bars, especially compared to store bought ones! Chocolate and peanut butter are the best combo, and these bars look amazing!
Danielle says
Granola bars disappear very quickly in our home too! I love making granola bars, they’re so much better than store bought and no funky ingredients. I’ll have to give these a try the next time I make some! Pinned!
Anna (Hidden Ponies) says
We go through so many granola bars! I need to try these…and happen to have all the ingredients handy, yay 🙂
Joanne says
I would be in danger of eating all of these in A DAY. It would be a really good day.
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
oh my- these look delicious! just when i think i have found the perfect granola bar flavor i see a new recipe i want to try. 🙂 yum!
Suzanne says
Jessica, these granola bars sound really yummy. Love granola bars at my house, I’m going to try this out soon.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
I love how chewy and delicious these granola bars look-I can see how addictive they can be!
Jessica @ Sweet Menu says
YUM! These look fantastic! Sooo much better than store bought bars too. I need to try these!
Ashley says
Yup, we definitely blow through granola bars fast! These look awesome – loveeeee all that chocolate. And the peanut butter doesn’t hurt either 🙂
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
Granola bars are always a fav in our house! You can never go wrong with peanut butter and dark chocolate! Love em!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
Mmmmm dark chocolate is definitely my choice of chocolate. I’d be lucky to have these for breakfast!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Double the chocolate and peanut butter? Slide the pan this way!
Arpita@ The Gastronomic Bong says
Chocolate and peanut butter is a match made in heaven… the granola bars looks supaa DELISH!! 🙂
Zainab @Blahnik Baker says
These will be perfect for my afternoon snack time!! Just heavenly!!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
Yum! I love these – chocolate for breakfast, or a snack! Pinned!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
They disappear way way too fast!! As would these!
Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says
So perfect! Do you keep them in the fridge?
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
You don’t have to keep them in the fridge unless your kitchen is really warm, then you may notice that they get kind of soft.
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
These granola bars definitely rival any store bought version I have ever seen… they look incredible!