Sourdough Granola Bars Recipe
Yield: 20 granola bars
Soft, chewy and packed with mini chocolate chips! These Sourdough Granola Bars couldn't be easier. Simply stir everything together, pop it in the oven, and before you know it, you’ve got a delicious, homemade snack! Our favorite mix-ins are mini chocolate chips, but you can mix and match with extra chopped nuts, dried fruits and warm spices.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 140 grams creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup
- 200 grams honey 2/3 cup
- 57 grams unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup
- 4 grams vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
- 3 grams salt 1/2 teaspoon
- 100 grams sourdough discard 1/3 cup
- 315 grams rolled oats 3 1/2 cups
- 150 grams mini chocolate chips 3/4 cups
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, melted butter, vanilla, salt and sourdough discard to a bowl and whisk until smooth. If the peanut butter is firm, heat it up slightly in the microwave for easy mixing.140 grams creamy peanut butter, 200 grams honey, 4 grams vanilla extract, 3 grams salt, 100 grams sourdough discard, 57 grams unsalted butter, melted
- Fold the oats into the peanut butter mixture with a rubber spatula, then fold in the mini chocolate chips.315 grams rolled oats, 150 grams mini chocolate chips
- Pour the granola bar mixture into the prepared pan. Using another small piece of parchment paper, firmly press the oats into an even layer. This helps to keep your hands clean!
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are lightly brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the granola bars to come to room temperature. Then cover and place the bars in the fridge for at least 2 hours to chill.
- After chilling, slice into even pieces and enjoy!
Notes
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Oats: This recipe calls for rolled oats. Quick oats are too thin and won’t work well for this recipe. The texture of quick oats deteriorates as they cook.
- Peanut Butter: Use your favorite creamy nut butter, such as peanut butter, cashew, or almond. If your peanut butter is firm, heat it up in the microwave for easy mixing.
- Honey: Adds just the right amount of sweetness and helps hold the granola bars together. If you prefer, you can use maple syrup instead, but they don’t hold up as well when made with it.
- Butter: I used melted butter (unsalted), but you can use coconut oil for a non-dairy option.
- Sourdough Discard: Sourdough discard or active sourdough starter can be used for this recipe, just be sure to use the same amount in grams.
- Mix-ins: My kids and I love adding mini chocolate chips for a little extra crunch and sweetness, but you can get as creative as you want. You can mix in chopped nuts, dried fruit, sweet spices, or any favorite option. There are so many fun flavor combinations to play with.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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