Chewy Granola Bars
Sink your teeth into these homemade Chewy Granola Bars—perfectly soft, satisfying, and packed with wholesome ingredients! This recipe blends old-fashioned rolled oats, crunchy nuts, chia seeds, and shredded coconut for a chewy texture and an irresistible nutty flavor. Sweetened naturally with honey and a hint of brown sugar, these bars are held together by a buttery sauce infused with vanilla for added depth. Mini chocolate chips or raisins bring a touch of indulgence, while sunflower seeds add extra crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, these easy-to-make snacks are ideal for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or on-the-go energy. Bake a batch and enjoy a healthy, delicious treat that can be stored for days or frozen for longer-lasting convenience! Perfect keywords: chewy granola bars, healthy snack recipe, homemade granola bars, easy granola bar recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup Chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips or raisins
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup Shredded coconut
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to hang over the edges for easy removal.
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, and shredded coconut. Mix until well combined.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, butter, and brown sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture is melted and smooth. Allow it to simmer gently for about 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Using a spatula or your hands, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Once cooled, lift the granola slab out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang.
Cut the granola into twelve bars. If desired, press mini chocolate chips or raisins onto the tops of the bars while they are still warm.
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 192.2 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.4 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 661 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 356.1 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.6 g | 199% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.9 g | ||
| Protein | 62.8 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 2679 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
