Honey Chip Granola Bars
Perfectly chewy, delightfully crunchy, and packed with natural sweetness, these Honey Chip Granola Bars are your next go-to homemade snack. Crafted with wholesome rolled oats, roasted nuts, crisp rice cereal, and a touch of indulgence from mini chocolate chips, these bars strike the perfect balance between nutritious and irresistible. The honey and vanilla-scented caramel binds this no-bake treat together, while a quick toasting of the nuts and oats brings out a warm, nutty aroma. Ready in just 20 minutes with minimal effort, these easy granola bars are perfect for meal prepping, lunchboxes, or an afternoon energy boost. Enjoy a health-conscious yet indulgent treat that keeps well for up to a week, making it a versatile snack option for busy lifestyles.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1 cup Rice cereal
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
Spread the rolled oats and chopped nuts evenly on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted oats and nuts, rice cereal, and mini chocolate chips. Stir to distribute evenly.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the honey, brown sugar, and unsalted butter. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture starts to bubble. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to mix everything together until thoroughly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a spoon or a piece of parchment paper to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the granola slab out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and slice into 12 bars.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.4 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.0 g | 145% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 800 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 312.0 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.9 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 162.7 g | ||
| Protein | 48.8 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 31.0 mg | 172% | |
| Potassium | 1414 mg | 30% | |
*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.
