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Easy No-Bake Homemade Granola Bars with Chocolate Chips

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These easy no-bake granola bars combine chewy oats, nut butter, honey, and chocolate chips for a quick, delicious snack perfect for on-the-go or anytime cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or almond/cashew butter)
  • 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark, or milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional add-ins: chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans), seeds (chia, flax), dried fruit (raisins, cranberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast rolled oats on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through (optional).
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, gently warm honey and nut butter in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth and pourable. Alternatively, warm in a small saucepan over low heat.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine toasted oats (or plain oats), salt, and any optional add-ins.
  4. Pour warm honey and nut butter mixture over oats. Add vanilla extract and stir thoroughly until oats are evenly coated. Adjust texture by adding more honey/nut butter if too dry or more oats if too wet.
  5. Let mixture cool slightly, then gently fold in chocolate chips to distribute evenly.
  6. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. Transfer mixture into pan and press firmly with hands or spatula to create an even layer.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
  8. Lift granola slab out using parchment paper and cut into bars or squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Notes

Press the mixture firmly into the pan to avoid crumbly bars. Fold in chocolate chips after the mixture cools slightly to prevent melting. Chill bars for at least one hour before cutting. Store bars chilled to maintain firmness; freeze for longer storage. Optional toasting of oats adds nuttier flavor but can be skipped.

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