Easy Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
These chewy chocolate chip granola bars are a perfect homemade snack that balances chewiness and melty chocolate chips, made with simple pantry staples and ready in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9 to 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (180g)
- 1/2 cup quick oats (45g)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30g) (can substitute with almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (70g)
- 1/3 cup honey (120ml)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (57g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (130g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, quick oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk honey, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well until the oats are fully coated and the mixture looks sticky.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips, saving a few to sprinkle on top.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press firmly and evenly across the pan.
- Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips evenly over the surface, pressing lightly so they stick.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until edges are golden brown and the center is set but still soft to the touch.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the block out of the pan and slice into 9 or 12 bars.
Notes
Press the mixture firmly into the pan to help bars hold together. Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup. Cool bars completely before slicing to avoid crumbling. Mini chocolate chips work best to prevent melting and running. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats and almond or gluten-free flour. Bars can be frozen for up to 3 months wrapped individually.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (if sliced int
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 7.5
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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