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Chewy Homemade Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

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These chewy homemade chocolate chip granola bars offer a perfect balance of texture and flavor, combining wholesome oats with melty chocolate chips for a healthy, satisfying snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1/3 cup (113g) honey
  • 1/2 cup (125g) natural peanut butter (creamy)
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
  • Optional add-ins: 1/3 cup (40g) chopped almonds or walnuts, 1/4 cup (40g) dried cranberries or raisins

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Optional: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread rolled oats on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden and aromatic.
  3. Warm honey and peanut butter together in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir to combine.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm honey-peanut butter mixture with brown sugar, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is glossy.
  5. Add toasted oats to the wet mixture and stir thoroughly to coat all oats evenly.
  6. Fold in mini chocolate chips and any optional nuts or dried fruits gently to avoid melting the chips.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and press firmly and evenly with a spatula or wet hands to compact the bars.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until completely firm.
  9. Use the parchment overhang to lift the granola block from the pan and slice into 12 bars with a sharp knife.
  10. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

[‘Toasting oats is optional but recommended for deeper flavor and better chewiness.’, ‘Press the mixture firmly into the pan to prevent crumbling.’, ‘Use mini chocolate chips to avoid uneven melting.’, ‘Chill bars thoroughly before slicing; if too soft, freeze for 15-20 minutes before cutting.’, ‘For nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini.’, ‘For vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup and use dairy-free chocolate chips.’, ‘Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, refrigerate up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 3 months.’]

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