Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

A batch of chocolate chip granola bars topped with mini chocolate chips sits on parchment paper. One bar has been cut and separated from the rest, with a knife placed nearby on a wooden surface.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

These homemade chewy chocolate chip granola bars are made with oats, honey, and crispy rice cereal. Easy to make, kid-approved, and better than any box.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 2

Total Time 2 35

Servings Servings

Author Heather

Ingredients

2 cups crispy rice cereal
2 ½ cups quick cooking oats
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup light brown sugar
5 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp miniature chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 200ºF. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl add the crispy rice and oats and mix to combine. Set aside.
In a small saucepan add the honey, brown sugar and butter and bring to a simmer. Heat for 3 minutes until it becomes syrupy and remove from heat. Add the vanilla and stir to combine.
Pour the butter mixture over the rice and oat mixture. Stir well to coat and pour into the prepared baking pan. Lay a piece of parchment paper over the pan and press the granola mixture down. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and press down again.
Bake at 200 for 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to remain in the oven for 2 hours.
Invert onto a cutting board and cut into bars. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Notes

Tips for Storing

Room temperature: Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to one week. Layer bars between sheets of parchment to prevent sticking.
Refrigerator: They keep well in the fridge for up to two weeks and get a little firmer, which some people prefer for a cleaner bite.
Freezer: Yes, these freeze beautifully. Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap, place in a zip-top bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp for about 20 minutes.
Individually wrap for lunchboxes. Wrapping each bar in plastic wrap or parchment makes them grab-and-go ready and keeps them from sticking to each other in a bag.
Avoid humidity. Humidity is the enemy of chewy granola bars. Store in a dry spot and keep the container sealed tight to maintain texture.

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