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Seems like forever since the last #chocolateparty, but it has only been a month! Maybe because I made my December edition early in November, I was just so excited for mint and chocolate together! This month has proven harder for me though. This month the theme is coconut. See, I don’t like coconut. There in lies the problem. But I got creative, and these granola bars are awesome!
I may not like coconut, but I do like using coconut oil. Not sure if it is a texture thing or what, but I just can’t do shredded coconut. I have made granola bars using coconut oil in the past, but they needed to be done again. And healthier, and better.
If you do like coconut, adding shredded coconut to these would be a great edition. Or chopped nuts, if that’s how you role. I decided I needed to get rid of the mini marshmallow bites that were in my pantry, so I added those. Not very many though, only 1/4 of a cup, so I am still going to consider these good for you. My son has already had 2 of them today, he loves them!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 Tablespoons wheat germ
- 1/2 cup flax meal
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallow bites
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8 inch baking dish with foil. Set aside.
- In a small sauce pan, heat peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil until melted. Stir frequently.
- In a bowl mix together oats, wheat germ, flax meal, and marshmallow bites.
- Pour melted peanut butter mixture over the oats, and stir well to combine.
- Dump mixture into the prepared baking dish. Using a spatula sprayed with non stick spray, press down gently.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top, and gently press into the bars.
- Let set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Store in an air tight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Oooh, love these!! I posted granola bars today too and was thinking of all the variations I could try. These are definitely going on the list 🙂
These sound delicious, with or without the coconut! 🙂 Of course, you can’t go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter!
A great way to use coconut with chocolate. I love these! Coconut can taste a bit soapy sometimes.
My husband would inahle these. He loves granola bars!
These look so good and cost pennies to the dollar compared to the ones I buy at the store. Great job. 🙂
Wow, look at these! They look great. And they are pretty darn healthy. But marshmallow bites? Aww. We don’t have those here!
I love your blue table! 🙂
These are great! I don’t like shredded coconut, or anything coconut flavored either! I have a jar of coconut oil in my pantry, but haven’t worked with it yet. Perhaps I’ll have to give this recipe a try.
I love coconut, so I’ll definitely be trying these with some shredded coconut! 🙂
my favorite flavor combination of all time! these look great!
Your granola bars look and sound amazing! Nothing beats peanut butter and chocolate together! Yum!