Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
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4.5
Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Description
This recipe uses old fashioned oats and whole wheat flour as a base, complemented by shredded coconut and brown sugar for depth. Wet ingredients include vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and honey, which blend to create a sticky but pliable mixture. Pressing firmly into a lined pan before baking at 325°F helps the bars hold together after cooling.
The finished granola bars achieve a balance of chewy and slightly crispy textures with bursts of chocolate. Cutting into uniform bars once cooled makes portioning easy. The combination of oats and coconut contributes a heartier mouthfeel compared to traditional cookies.
Bars store well individually wrapped, staying fresh for several weeks. They can also be frozen for up to 4 months, requiring about 20 minutes to thaw before eating. Substitutions for flour include all-purpose or gluten-free options, and chocolate chips can be replaced with dried fruit to customize flavors or dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 4 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup coconut shredded, unsweetened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips (You can substitute raisins or other dried fruit for the chocolate chips.)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola, avocado or other oil of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir thoroughly to combine.
- Place granola mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet and shape into a rectangle, about 13 x 9 x 1 inch thick. Press firmly so that the granola sticks together.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely, then cut into 3 x 1 inch bars.
Notes
- Individually wrap bars to maintain freshness for several weeks.
- Freeze in an airtight container for up to 4 months and thaw before serving.
- Whole wheat flour can be substituted with all-purpose, gluten-free, or almond flour as preferred.
- Chocolate chips can be replaced with dried fruit like cranberries or raisins for different flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 0.1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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