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Chewy Granola Bars

Who needs store-bought snacks when you can make chewy granola bars at home? Made with simple pantry staples and ready in about 20 minutes, they’re perfect for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or an easy after-school treat.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Low Calorie
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 ½ cups quick oats
  • 1 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 large pinch kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips,  divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degreesF. Spray cooking spray onto an 8" x 8" baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a couple inches out on the sides (for easy removal later). Set aside.
  • Mix all ingredients well in a large mixing bowl (pull aside a couple tablespoons of chocolate chips before adding them for topping later).
  • Pour the granola into the prepared pan and press in to form an even layer. Then take a cup with a flat bottom and use that to press it in even tighter.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until it's beginning to turn golden. Cool completely (around an hour).
  • Pull the extra parchment on the sides to remove the granola bar in one piece. Cut once in across the center and then slice in the other direction to get 12 bars total. Serve immediately or store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Notes

  • If your honey is thick, gently warm it for 30 seconds in the microwave to help everything mix more evenly and bind better.
  • Sprinkle reserved chips on top, pressing them lightly into the surface before baking. This helps them stick and gives homemade chewy granola bars a bakery-style look.
  • Let the bars set completely before cutting. This helps them stay neat and hold their shape instead of crumbling.
  • If you prefer less sweetness, you can slightly reduce the brown sugar without affecting the texture too much.
  • Swap out the mini chocolate chips for white chocolate chips, dried fruit, chopped nuts, mini marshmallows, or mini M&Ms.
  • Ingredients to prep ahead- Measure out the dry ingredients and melt the butter.
  • Leftovers and storage- Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, wrap individually and store up to a month, or freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving