Sourdough Granola Bars
A simple sourdough granola bar recipe made with sourdough discard, oats, honey, and chocolate chips. Perfect for quick breakfasts, lunch boxes, or afternoon snacks.
Equipment
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 medium saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
- 1 silicone spatula or wooden spoon
- 1 9x9 inch baking pan
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup sourdough discard
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 4 cups rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325℉.
- Melt the butter and peanut butter together until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the honey, sourdough discard, vanilla extract, and melted butter mixture.
- Stir in the brown sugar, rolled oats, and salt until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using a piece of parchment paper, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown.
- Allow the granola bars to cool completely.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Cut into 12 bars and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan helps the bars hold together after baking.
- For cleaner slices, allow the bars to cool completely before refrigerating and cutting.
- Store in an airtight container for easy grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks.
- These bars are a simple way to put extra sourdough discard to good use.