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Chewy Granola Bars

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 10 -12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 4 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
  • ½ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ ¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Lightly coat a 9X11-inch pan with cooking spray and set aside. If you don't have a pan that size, use a similar sized pan, like a 8X12-inch. This recipe is a bit small for a 9X13-inch pan but if that's all you have, just pack the granola bar mixture into a smaller portion of the pan - the mixture doesn't spread so that should work fine.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the oats and rice krispies. Set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, honey and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture comes together, stirring frequently. Cook at a simmer (so the mixture is lightly bubbling) for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  3. Pour the wet mixture over the oats/rice krispies and mix with a wooden spoon until evenly moistened. Press the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing down very firmly. If the mixture isn't pressed down well enough, the bars will be crumbly once they cool. Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips on top. Press lightly if you want them to stick to the bars. Mine tended to fall off, which was just fine since there were a lot of little fingers ready to eagerly pick them up and eat them anyway.
  4. Let the bars cool for at least 2 hours at room temperature. Cut into rectangles. Store well covered at room temperature for 2-3 days.

Notes

  • Oats: don't substitute rolled oats for the quick oats because the granola bars will fall apart. If you only have rolled oats, give them a very quick process in a blender or food processor (don't pulverize them!).
  • Toasting the Oats: if you want to take these to a new level, toast the oats in the oven (350 degrees for 4-7 minutes) and let cool before using them in the recipe. Amazing.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Bar Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 60mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10-12 bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Bar
Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.