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Homemade granola bars with chocolate chips on a wooden platter.

Granola Bars

Jennifer Ryan
Chewy, sweet, and packed with goodness, these homemade granola bars are quick to make and perfect for snacks or breakfast on the go.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 292 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 250 g smooth peanut butter
  • 225 g honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 225 g whole rolled oats
  • 60 g chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons cashews chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and line an 8.8 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang for easy removal.
    Text displaying preheating instructions for the oven at 170°C or 340°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until smooth and well combined.
    250 g smooth peanut butter, 225 g honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Add the rolled oats, chocolate chips, and chopped cashews to the bowl. At first the mixture may feel a little dry, but keep stirring until everything is evenly coated and comes together into a thick, sticky mixture.
    225 g whole rolled oats, 60 g chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons cashews
    A mixture of granola ingredients with chocolate chips in a bowl.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it down firmly using a spatula or the back of a spoon, making sure it's packed tightly and evenly.
    A tray of uncut granola mixture with a spatula resting on top.
  • Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips over the top and gently press them in.
    Freshly baked granola bars with chocolate chips in a baking pan.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the top looks set.
    Close-up of homemade granola bars with chocolate chips on parchment paper.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely in the pan before lifting it out and slicing into bars.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container once fully cooled.
    Stack of homemade granola bars with nuts and chocolate chips on a green cloth.

Notes

Tips & Tricks
  • Press firmly: Compacting the mixture well helps the bars hold together once sliced.
  • Cool completely: Letting the granola bars cool fully before cutting prevents crumbling.
  • Chewier bars: Bake closer to 10 minutes for softer, chewier bars.
  • Crunchier bars: Bake the full 12 minutes for a firmer texture.
  • Easy swaps: Cashews can be replaced with almonds, peanuts, or sunflower seeds.
  • Storage: Keep at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 188mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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