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After School Chewy Honey Granola Bars with Chocolate Chips

  • Author: Elena
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Description

These chewy honey granola bars with chocolate chips are a kid-approved, wholesome snack perfect for after school. Made with simple ingredients, they are quick to prepare and freeze beautifully for later.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (225g)
  • ⅓ cup honey (113g)
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar (50g)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85g), melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (3g)
  • ¾ cup mini chocolate chips (135g)
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans) (60g) – optional
  • 2 tablespoons chia or flax seeds (20g) – optional
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (2g)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  2. Measure out oats, nuts, chocolate chips, and seeds.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
  4. Stir in honey and brown sugar until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Avoid boiling vigorously.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, chopped nuts, seeds, and mini chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the warm butter-honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until everything is evenly coated and sticky.
  8. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly using the bottom of a glass or parchment paper.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until set.
  10. Lift the slab out using the parchment overhang and slice into 12 bars.
  11. Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

Press the mixture firmly and evenly to ensure bars hold together and stay chewy. Chill bars for at least 2 hours before slicing to prevent crumbling. Use mini chocolate chips for even distribution. For nut-free version, omit nuts and double seeds. Bars freeze well for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12
  • Sodium: 70
  • Fat: 9
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 28
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: granola bars, honey granola bars, chewy granola bars, chocolate chip granola bars, kid-friendly snacks, homemade granola bars, after school snack

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