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Healthy Monster Cookie Bars

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 9 squares
Calories 250
These wholesome cookie bars combine oats, peanut butter, and chocolate for a delicious and nutritious treat.

Ingredients

dry ingredients

  • 75 grams white whole-wheat flour
  • 57 grams old fashioned rolled oats
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

wet ingredients

  • 70 grams unsalted butter
  • 147 grams coconut sugar
  • 83 grams natural creamy peanut butter (¼ cup + 1 tablespoon)
  • 1.75 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 30 grams egg yolks (2 large egg yolks)
  • 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 0.25 cup candy coated chocolate candies (such as M&M’s)

optional toppings

  • flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (176ºC). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment and spray.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Melt butter and whisk with sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla.
  • Add egg yolks, then combine with dry ingredients to form dough. Fold in chocolate and candies.
  • Press dough into pan, sprinkle with reserved chocolate and candies, then bake for 17–20 minutes.
  • Cool, sprinkle with sea salt if desired, then cut into 9 squares.

Notes

Chill the bars before cutting for cleaner slices.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bars, cookie, healthy