Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Homemade Clif Bars
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Homemade Clif Bars are a perfect blend of creamy, nutty richness and sweet, melty indulgence.
With just 15 minutes of prep and an hour to chill, these bars come together effortlessly, offering a homemade treat that’s far superior to store-bought versions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- ⅔ cup salted peanut butter
- ½ cup agave or honey
- 1 cup crisp rice cereal
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- ¼ cup peanuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup finely chopped semisweet chocolate
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a food processor, add the dates, peanut butter, and agave or honey and process into a paste.
- Heat this mixture in a saucepan over low heat, or in the microwave for about 1 minute, until warm and loosened.
- Transfer to a medium bowl and add the crisp rice, oats, peanuts, flax seeds, cinnamon, and chocolate chips. Stir or knead together until evenly combined.
- Press evenly and firmly into the prepared pan, then cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- Cut into 9 bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge between sheets of parchment paper for up to 10 days.
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