Description
Healthy sourdough granola bars made with oats, chocolate chips, and peanut butter, providing a nutritious snack full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (160 grams) quick oats
- ½ cup (100 grams) sourdough starter discard
- ½ cup (80 grams) mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup (70 grams) unsalted dry roasted peanuts (finely chopped)
- 6 tablespoons (126 grams) honey
- 6 tablespoons (96 grams) smooth natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½-1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉. Lightly grease an 8-inch square pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the quick oats, sourdough starter discard, mini chocolate chips, roasted peanuts, honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press it evenly into the pan, making sure to spread it to the corners.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden brown.
- Allow the granola bars to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
- Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into 12 equal-sized portions.
- Serve immediately, or let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
The bars can be customized with dried fruits or seeds for added nutrition. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer preservation.