Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Ditch the store bought bars and make your own chocolate chip granola bars at home! Your whole family will love these easy chewy homemade snacks.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1 cup puffed rice cereal
- 1 cup mixed nuts, seeds, or coconut flakes choose your favorite add-ins
- 0.5 cup coconut oil
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Spread the oats on a baking sheet and toast at 325°F for about 3 minutes. Remove from oven and place in a large bowl.
- Line a 9 x 13 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the puffed rice cereal and your choice of nuts, seeds, or coconut flakes in the bowl with the toasted oats.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine coconut oil, honey, peanut butter, and molasses. Stir until well combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Pour the cooled wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until fully coated. Allow to cool a few more minutes before folding in the mini chocolate chips.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Cut into bars or squares and enjoy!
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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