Choc Chip Granola Bar
These homemade Choc Chip Granola Bars are chewy, crunchy, and packed with oats, nuts, and chocolate chips—a perfect snack for kids and adults alike.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Baking pan (8x8 inches recommended)
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional
- 1/4 cup dried fruits optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, and dried fruits (if using).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt together honey, peanut butter, coconut oil, and brown sugar until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips (reserve a few to sprinkle on top).
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
- Let cool completely in the pan, then lift out using parchment paper and cut into bars.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per bar, approx., if cut into 12 bars):
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 12 g