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Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

May 18, 2014 · by Ari · 16 Comments

Sweet, healthy and easy no bake peanut butter granola bars stuffed with crunchy gluten-free pretzels and dark chocolate chips. Save money and make your own granola bars at home with simple, wholesome ingredients!

Healthy & gluten-free peanut butter pretzel chocolate chip granola bars

Hi friends! It’s Monday, which I hate, but it’s Monday of a short week, which I love! It’s also tech week (agaiiiiiiin) which I love to hate. I am gearing up to finish my 4th production of 2014 (holy cow!), and immediately after it’s over on Thursday night, I am headed straight to the airport where this girl is picking me up!

Healthy & gluten-free peanut butter pretzel chocolate chip granola bars

My senior year of college, I lived off campus (okay, I always lived off campus) with 3 other theatre majors. Long story short, I introduced my friend and roommate Colie to the boy next door that she had a crush on, they fell in love, and now 5 years later they’re getting married! I’m taking my other roomie and BFF Heather as my date. The wedding is in Camas, WA, but I’m flying into Seattle and making the trip down with Heather to maximize our time together.

Healthy & gluten-free peanut butter pretzel chocolate chip granola bars

We’re going to sing so many show tunes at the top of our lungs, and I’m going to cry big, fat, ugly tears at this wedding. I love weddings. I extra, super duper love them when you’re over-the-moon-happy for the couple getting married. I mean, I know that should always be the case, but some couples are just, extra special. These two totally are.

Healthy & gluten-free peanut butter pretzel chocolate chip granola bars

So I’m gearing up for an other busy week, which means lots of food packing, and planning snacks. This usually results in me spending way too much money on Kind bars and Larabars, but when I’m really on the ball, I make these granola bars. They’re better than any store bought granola bar, and they are really so simple. And even more delicious.

Healthy & gluten-free peanut butter pretzel chocolate chip granola bars

They have just the right amount of sweetness to complement the salty peanut butter and pretzels. The chewy granola bar texture is studded with crunchy pretzel bits for the perfect texture combination. And we all know everything is better with dark chocolate. 😉

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Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Yield: 8 bars

Serving Size: 1 bar

Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Sweet, healthy and easy no bake peanut butter granola bars stuffed with crunchy gluten-free pretzels and dark chocolate chips. Save money and make your own granola bars at home with simple, wholesome ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups oats (use gluten-free is applicable)
  • 1 1/2 cups pretzels, chopped (I love Glutino's gluten-free pretzels!)
  • 3/4 cup brown rice cereal (or regular ol' Rice Krispies)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey (or other liquid sweetener)
  • 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Line the bottom of an 8" square pan with parchment paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. I use my hands to incorporate all ingredients. Evenly press mixture into prepared pan. If desired, press in some extra chocolate chips (I always do!). Let set for 1-2 hours, then cut into bars. Store in an airtight container for 7-10 days. These bars are best stored in the refrigerator, but can also be stored at room temperature.
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http://www.arismenu.com/peanut-butter-pretzel-chocolate-chip-granola-bars/

 

Filed Under: Breakfast, Brownies & Bars, DIY/How To, Gluten-free, Granola, Snacks, Vegan ·

Comments

  1. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    May 19, 2014 at 12:02 am

    omg yes! want – NOW!
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  2. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says

    May 19, 2014 at 12:11 am

    These look perfect Ari! And wave hello to me- I am about 45 minutes south of the Seatac airport. Have a fabulous time!

    Reply
  3. Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog. says

    May 19, 2014 at 12:42 am

    I pretty much LOVE this combination.

    Reply
  4. Heather says

    May 19, 2014 at 2:57 am

    I keep telling people at work I’m going on vacation to Vancouver, WA, and they’re like, “what? Really? Vancouver?” And I’m like, “YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND, ARI WILL BE THERE!!!!!” So excited, I can’t even handle it.

    Reply
  5. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    May 19, 2014 at 5:21 am

    Love the salty pretzel addition. Yum yum! Have a wonderful road trip wedding weekend. Sounds like a blast!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer F says

    May 19, 2014 at 6:25 am

    These look delicious and perfect for the lunchboxes of my kiddos, they would love me if I made these — and I will!

    Reply
  7. LCCotter says

    May 19, 2014 at 7:29 am

    great combo lady!

    Reply
  8. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    May 19, 2014 at 8:57 am

    Yes, please!!!! YUM!

    Reply
  9. Christine from Cook the Story says

    May 19, 2014 at 9:18 am

    These look like the perfect salty sweet snack!

    Reply
  10. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    May 19, 2014 at 9:48 am

    I think you need to start an online bakery. I’d order these!

    Reply
  11. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    May 19, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    I’m kind of in love with the fact that these have pretzels! Not so much with the peanut butter, buuuuuut we can work around that 😉 Have a fabulous trip!!

    Reply
  12. Selena @ thenutritiouskitchen.com says

    May 20, 2014 at 11:01 am

    Simple, healthy and all my favorite things wrapped up into a granola bar! LOVE. Pinning. Awesome recipe as always 🙂

    Reply
  13. Jamie @ couchtoironwoman says

    May 20, 2014 at 11:24 am

    Have a great time at the wedding, that’s so fun!! And, these are right up my alley. I will take two orders, please 😉
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