Breakfast for 9
Peanut Butter Granola Bars
$2.84for 460 minServes 9
These chewy bars combine toasted oats, nuts, dates, and peanut butter, then bake until crisp around the edges.
Photo: minimalistbaker.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Oats$0.10/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $3.15Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.22Typical price |
 | Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.63Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.18Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.38 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 9servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsBack to school
$0.71 per serving$2.84 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup raw slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 2 1/2 tbsp dried fruit (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.
- Toast the oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, and coconut on a baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Blend the dates with 2 tablespoons water until a thick paste forms.
- Warm the peanut butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat for 3 minutes.
- Stir the toasted mixture, date paste, and dried fruit into the warm peanut butter mixture.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan, bake for 20 minutes, and cool for 15 minutes before cutting.
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