Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Cookies #SundaySupper

Hi Everyone,

Wow, Sunday already, where did the time go?  Can you believe that some kids are back to school and others will be starting soon?  Summer just goes way to quick.  Speaking of school, today on #SundaySupper we had to create a dish that you can pack for lunch or take a meal to go.  I was debating what to make for this one, since my Husband and I take lunch everyday, but our lunches are pretty boring.  Mine is a typical salad with a piece of fruit.  My Husband is a salami sandwich with cheese.  He eats the same sandwich everyday, for years.  How boring is that?  Anyway, I decide on making healthy, good for you Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Cookies.  Let me tell you, this recipe did not come easy.

Let me explain how these cookies came about.  I received an e-mail from Cooking Light that were these beautiful granola wedges.  After this e-mail sat in my in box for two months I decided to make them.  I read the reviews and people said they tasted good but stuck to the pan.  So with that in mind I sprayed a ton of cooking spray in my pie dish.  Made the granola wedges,with a few modifications, you know I had to healthify it and you know what, they didn’t stick.  When I let them cool, they were super soft.  I decided to put them in the refrigerator to harden up a bit and the next morning I was putting them in my Husbands lunch and they stuck like crazy to the pan.  I ended up giving my Husband granola bits.  He said they tasted great but it was a bag of crumbs.  I know!  So I tried to make them again in cookie form and they fell flat.  I posted the picture on Instagram.  I decided to change the whole recipe and finally it worked and that is how I came up with Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Cookies.  I guess the third times a charm.  Here’s a picture of the granola wedges I made.

These granola cookies are perfect for lunches, snacks and fans of peanut butter and chocolate.  Ummm, who isn’t a fan of peanut butter and chocolate?  These cookies taste like peanut butter granola bars but in cookie form.  They are healthy, made with natural sugar, vegan and even gluten-free.  They are the perfect snack and the cookies are a nice fat size.

They are so easy to make, just one bowl does it all.  To cut out the fat out of the cookies, I used applesauce instead of butter.  I also used maple syrup and stevia to sweetened up the cookies, after all a cookie needs to be sweet otherwise it is boring.  For some crunch I added some honey roasted peanuts.  I just love these cookies.

I am really happy that these cookies turned out and I am glad I didn’t give up on making them.

You have to be sure to check out the #SundaySupper groups recipes, especially if you’re looking for ideas for lunch.  I’m always looking for new ideas.

Have a great rest of the weekend!

Toodles,

Jennifer

Here is what the gang is packing up in their brown bags. These recipes will be posted on Sunday:
Sandwiches, Wraps and Entrees:

• Baked Ham and Cheese Rolls from Big Bear’s Wife
• Balsamic Butter Beans with Smoked Sausage and Spinach from Eat, Move, Shine
• British Bento Lunch Box from Ninja Baking
• Carrot Cake and Zucchini Bread “Sushi” from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Greek-style Spinach Hand Pies from Kimchi MOM
• Homemade Uncrustables from Treats & Trinkets
• Indian Spiced Chicken Meatball Wraps from Soni’s Food
• Madam Wong’s Pizza Rolls from Food Lust People Love
• Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels from Home Cooking Memories
• Peanut Butter & Jelly Rolls from Killer Bunnies, Inc
• Pizzadillas from La Cocina de Leslie
• Popcorn Chicken Bento from The Urban Mrs
• Potato Mushroom and Cheese Focaccia from Family Foodie
• Sausage Roll Ups from The Food Army Wife
• Scotch Eggs from My Cute Bride
• Stawberry and Chicken Pasta Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette from Table for Seven
• Turkey, Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Wraps from La Bella Vita Cucina

Munchies, Salads and Sides:

• Almond Citrus Salad from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
• Banana Bread Muffins from Curious Cuisiniere
• Best Basic Hummus from Supper for a Steal
• Blueberries & Cream Granola from The Messy Baker
• Blueberry Egg Bagels from What Smells So Good?
• Cheese Cracker Recipe from Growing Up Gabel
• Creamy Orzo & Peas {Dairyfree} from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Mini Griddle Cakes from Noshing with the Nolands
• Quinoa and Green Bean Salad with Tibetan Dressing from Healthy. Delicious.

Sweet Treats:

• Biscoff White Chocolate Blondies from Cookin’ Mimi
• Caramel and Rolo Rice Krispie Treats from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Cinnamon Zucchini Brownies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Cocoa Crispy Sunbutter Bars from Alida’s Kitchen
• Cookie Butter Granola Bites from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• “Free” Brownies from Jane’s Adventure in Dinner
• Honey Oat Bars from Magnolia Days
• No Bake Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Cookies from Pies and Plots
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Cookies from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• And remember that we have a #SundaySupper chat at 7 PM each on Sunday evening. We tweet throughout the day using the hashtag #SundaySupper, then we all gather to share ideas, recipes and answer questions from 7-8 PM ET. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest Board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.

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