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Chewy Homemade Granola Bars with Chocolate Chips

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A simple and flexible recipe for chewy, chocolate-studded granola bars that are perfect for quick energy boosts and sweet cravings. Made with pantry staples and easy to customize.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (180 g)
  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (135 g)
  • 1/3 cup honey (113 g)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (50 g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (56 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts (60 g)
  • Optional: 1/3 cup dried fruit like cranberries (40 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting.
  2. Toast the rolled oats on a baking sheet in the oven for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until nutty and slightly golden.
  3. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth and shiny.
  4. Add the toasted oats to the wet mixture and stir well to coat evenly. Add any optional mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit at this point.
  5. Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently to distribute evenly without melting.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly using a spatula or clean hands.
  7. Bake for 15-17 minutes until edges are lightly golden but center remains soft.
  8. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for 1-2 hours to set properly.
  9. Lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 12 bars with a sharp knife, wiping the knife clean between cuts.

Notes

Toast oats to enhance flavor and texture. Press mixture firmly into pan to avoid crumbly bars. Cool completely before cutting to ensure bars hold together. Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup. Slightly underbake for extra chewiness.

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