Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet, nutty, and chocolatey flavors with these homemade Chocolate Chip Granola Bars! Perfectly chewy and packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, rice cereal, and toasted almonds, these bars are elevated by a rich blend of peanut butter, honey, and a touch of vanilla. Mini chocolate chips add a delightful burst of sweetness in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and effortlessly baked to perfection, these bars make a satisfying snack for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or a tasty lunchbox treat. Serve them fresh or store them for up to two weeks! Simple, nutritious, and utterly delicious, this recipe brings homemade granola bars to a new level.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Rice cereal
- 0.5 cup Almonds, chopped
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the edges to hang over for easy removal later.
Spread the rolled oats and chopped almonds on a baking sheet. Toast them in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are light brown and fragrant. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved completely.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted oats and almonds with the rice cereal.
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well to ensure that everything is evenly coated.
Let the mixture cool slightly before folding in the mini chocolate chips. This prevents them from melting completely.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, pressing it firmly and evenly into the pan using a spatula or the back of a spoon. Make sure the top is smooth and compact.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Once set, lift the granola mixture out of the pan using the parchment paper edges. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 12 equal bars.
Store the chocolate chip granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.2 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 818 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 336.5 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.3 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.1 g | ||
| Protein | 73.1 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 365 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 31.2 mg | 173% | |
| Potassium | 2022 mg | 43% | |
*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.
