Description
These Chewy Homemade Granola Bars are a delightful mix of oats, crispy rice cereal, honey, and chocolate chips that make for a perfect snack or breakfast on the go. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Mix oats and crispy rice cereal in a bowl.
- Make the Sweet Mixture: Combine honey, brown sugar, and butter in a saucepan. Stir until dissolved, then add vanilla and salt.
- Combine and Cool: Pour the sweet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir, then mix in chocolate chips and optional add-ins.
- Form Bars: Press mixture into the pan, top with extra chocolate chips, and chill.
- Serve: Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Customize with coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, or dried cranberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
