Sourdough Granola Bars

4.52 from 239 votes

These Sourdough Granola bars are soft and chewy, full of flavor, and are so easy to make. They make a great snack for your kids that you can feel good about since they are made with simple ingredients.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: Bars

Author: Emily Christensen

Equipment

9 inch nonstick cake pan

Ingredients

57 grams butter, melted 1/4 cup
65 grams peanut butter 1/4 cup
120 grams honey 1/2 cup
120 grams sourdough discard 1/2 cup
5 grams vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
55 grams brown sugar 1/4 cup
360 grams rolled oats 4 cups
3 grams salt 1/2 teaspoon
163 grams mini chocolate chips (optional) 1 cup

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325℉
Melt peanut butter and butter in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Mix in the honey, discard, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
57 grams butter, melted, 65 grams peanut butter, 120 grams honey, 120 grams sourdough discard, 5 grams vanilla extract
Then mix in brown sugar, rolled oats, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips.
55 grams brown sugar, 360 grams rolled oats, 3 grams salt, 163 grams mini chocolate chips (optional)
Line a 9x9" pan with parchment paper. Dump the mixture into the pan. Using a piece of parchment paper, firmly press the mix into the pan to create an even layer. Pressing the mixture into the pan is important for getting the bars to stay together so don't skip this. Go over it once or twice with the parchment paper.
Bake for 25 minutes at 325℉.
After it has baked let cool. Once it has cooled, cover and place in the fridge for at least an hour, ideally two.
Cut into 12 equal bars. Wrap individually with plastic wrap or beeswax or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Don't skip placing these in the fridge for an hour. It will make the bars stick together and make it much easier to cut.

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