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chocolate chip granola bar recipe
- Total Time: 155 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 bars 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This easy chocolate chip granola bar recipe offers a wholesome, chewy, and delicious homemade treat. Perfect for stress-free mornings, school lunches, or quick snacks, it provides a healthier alternative to store-bought versions.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned for chewiness)
- 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup (natural sweetener and binder)
- 0.5 cup nut butter (e.g., peanut, almond)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free works great here)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt (fine sea salt is preferred)
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips (mini or regular)
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal or chia seeds (optional, for added nutrients)
Instructions
- Prep Pan: Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing an overhang on two sides.
- Warm Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, gently warm honey (or maple syrup) and nut butter for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Remove from heat, then stir in vanilla extract and salt until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chocolate chips, and any optional add-ins like flaxseed meal or chia seeds, whisking briefly for even distribution.
- Mix Everything Together: Pour the warm wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir well with a sturdy spatula until all the oats are thoroughly and evenly coated.
- Press into Pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using another piece of parchment paper or moistened hands, press the mixture down very firmly and evenly into the pan.
- Chill and Cut: Refrigerate the pan for at least 1-2 hours, or until firm. Lift the slab out using the parchment overhang, transfer to a cutting board, and cut into 12-16 rectangular bars. (Optional: bake at 300 F (150 C) for 15 minutes before chilling for an even chewier texture).
Notes
For best results, press the mixture very firmly into the pan to ensure cohesive bars. Customize these bars with dried cranberries, chopped nuts, or a pinch of cinnamon when mixing dry ingredients for different flavor profiles. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60 g)
- Calories: 210 calories
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg