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Chewy Homemade Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

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These chewy homemade chocolate chip granola bars are an easy, quick snack made with simple pantry staples, perfect for on-the-go and satisfying your sweet cravings with wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, or cashews)
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup (113g) honey
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup (130g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, chopped nuts, salt, and baking powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until moistened and combined. The mixture should be sticky but not overly wet.
  5. Fold in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips carefully to avoid melting them in the batter.
  6. Transfer the mixture into the lined pan and press firmly and evenly with a spatula or clean hands to help the bars hold together once baked.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until edges are golden brown and the center is just set but still soft to the touch. Avoid overbaking to keep the chewy texture.
  8. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes to prevent crumbling.
  9. Use the parchment overhang to lift the block out, then slice into 10–12 bars with a sharp knife.
  10. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Notes

Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best chewy texture; do not cut bars before they are completely cooled to avoid crumbling. Press mixture firmly into the pan before baking. Mini chocolate chips distribute better and melt nicely. For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil and honey with maple syrup. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and oats.

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