So I was having a desire to enjoy some good granola but to buy granola had always seemed like a waste of money when you can make it for much cheaper at home. So today I made Giada De Laurentiis’ peanut butter granola bar recipe. I haven’t tried them yet but they look delicious cooling on the counter. They were extremely easy And I had almost all the ingredients, what I didn’t have was easily replaceable. If you have time enjoy using the recipe below

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Peanut Butter Granola Bars Giada De Laurentiis
Total Time: 1 hr 30 min
Prep 15 min
Inactive 1 hr 0 min
Cook 15 min
Yield: 24 bars
Level: Easy

Ingredients
Vegetable cooking spray
1 egg white
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup (1-stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 cups old fashioned oats
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, *see Cook’s Note
1/3 cup miniature chocolate chips

Directions
Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Spray a 7 by 10 3/4-inch nonstick baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Lay a 6 by 18-inch piece of parchment paper in the pan, allowing the excess paper to hang over the sides. Spray the parchment paper lightly with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, using a hand beater, beat the egg white until frothy. Stir in the peanut butter, brown sugar, and honey. Add the melted butter, oats and almonds. Stir to combine, then add the chocolate chips.

Using a rubber spatula, spread mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing lightly to form an even layer. Bake until the edge of the mixture begins to brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 1 hour. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares and serve.

*Cook’s Note: To toast almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven until lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.