Description
These sourdough granola bars are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter and chocolate chips. Made with sourdough discard, oats, and natural sweeteners, they’re a wholesome snack perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 g) sourdough discard
- 1 cup (100 g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (125 g) peanut butter
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup (30 g) chopped nuts (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (90 g) chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat and Prepare
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper. -
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine sourdough discard, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, and salt. Stir until smooth. -
Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in rolled oats, chopped nuts (if using), and half of the chocolate chips until fully combined. -
Press into Pan
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, pressing it firmly. -
Bake
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges turn slightly golden. -
Add Extra Chocolate
Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top immediately after baking. Let them soften, then press them gently into the bars. -
Cool and Slice
Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for 1 week.
- Freezing: Wrap individual bars in parchment paper and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before eating.
- Customization: Add chia seeds, flaxseeds, dried fruit, or coconut for extra texture and flavor.
- Nut-Free Option: Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and omit the nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: ~220 kcal per bar