5 from 222 votes
Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
These Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars combine quick oats, puffed rice, nuts, mini chocolate chips, and flaxseed bound with honey, almond butter, and coconut oil. Baked until just golden at the edges and chilled, they develop a chewy texture while holding their shape well. The bars balance sweetness and nutty flavors with a touch of vanilla, making a convenient snack or breakfast option.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
289 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick cooking oats not old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup puffed rice
- ½ cup nuts roughly chopped
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup Flaxseed ground
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup almond butter creamy, or other nut/seed butter
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prep. Preheat oven to 325°F/165°C. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, with the paper coming up the sides.
- Stir the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, puffed rice, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, flaxseed, and salt.
- Stir the wet ingredients. In a medium bowl, stir together the honey, almond butter, coconut oil, and vanilla, until smooth.
- Mix together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir together until well combined.
- Press the mixture. Scoop the mixture into the pan and press it into an even layer, using another piece of parchment paper to firmly press the mixture flat. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until barely starting to get a little bit of golden color around the edges for chewy granola bars. For crunchier bars bake 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
- Firm up. Let the granola bars cool to room temperature in the pan. Then place the pan in the fridge for 1 hour to firm up the granola bars completely. Gently lift the parchment paper out of the pan, and slice into granola bars.
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Notes
- Use puffed rice as specified; if unsure, a recommended brand is available online.
- Mini chocolate chips provide even chocolate distribution, but chopped chocolate bars can substitute.
- To improve binding if bars are crumbly, add a little extra honey and bake slightly longer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
56mg
(2%)
Potassium
184mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
18IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 18IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.