Description
These Chewy Homemade Granola Bars are a delightful snack that strikes the perfect balance between chewy, crunchy, sweet, and satisfying. Easy to make and completely customizable, these bars are a great option for a quick energy boost or a tasty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
Syrup Mixture:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or dried fruit
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Combine oats and rice cereal in a large bowl.
- Make the Syrup: In a saucepan, melt butter, honey, and brown sugar. Boil for 1 minute, then add vanilla and salt.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the syrup over the oats mixture. Add optional ingredients. Press into pan and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
- Serve: Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- To keep the bars chewy, be careful not to overcook the syrup.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like coconut, seeds, or white chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
