Soft Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Soft Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars balance nutty richness with bursts of chocolate in a tender, chewy bite. The mix of oats, wheat germ, and a hint of marshmallow gives a satisfying texture that holds together without being heavy. Ideal for lunchboxes, afternoon snacks, or fueling a day outdoors.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Soft Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.88 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 18
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup, applesauce, and vanilla. In another bowl, mix the oats, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, cereal rings, and wheat germ. Add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture and stir until evenly coated. Press the mixture lightly into the prepared pan.
- 3
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until slightly golden. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
- Calories 260.68 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 6.39 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 39.91 g 15%
- Total Fat 10.06 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.2 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.22 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 63.11 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 4.03 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 17.76 g --
- Added Sugars 2.98 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 31.94 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.01 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 130.0 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.59 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.65 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Soft Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars is an American breakfast recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 18, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Applesauce, Brown Sugar, Chocolate Chips, and Corn Syrup. Each serving provides about 260.68 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Soft Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars?
- It is an American recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Soft Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars made of?
- The main ingredients are Applesauce, Brown Sugar, Chocolate Chips, Corn Syrup, Miniature Marshmallows. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Soft Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Soft Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 260.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Soft Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Soft Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars healthy?
- Soft Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 260.68 calories and 6.39 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.2 g (16% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.98 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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