Description
These homemade Chocolate Chip Granola Bars are a wholesome, delicious snack perfect for breakfast or on-the-go munching. Made with oats, whole wheat flour, shredded coconut, and sweetened with honey and brown sugar, they offer a satisfying chewy texture balanced with melty chocolate chips. Easy to prepare and customizable with dried fruits instead of chocolate, these bars are a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or substitute with raisins or other dried fruit)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (canola, avocado, or oil of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) to get it ready for baking the granola bars.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the oats, whole wheat flour, shredded coconut, brown sugar, chocolate chips, and kosher salt until well blended.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk thoroughly together the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and honey to create a smooth liquid mixture.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture over the dry oat mixture and stir thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated and combined.
- Shape the Bars: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the granola mixture onto it and press firmly into a rectangle approximately 13 x 9 inches in size and about 1 inch thick so the mixture sticks together well.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the bars are golden and set.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the granola bars to cool completely on the baking sheet, then cut into 3 x 1 inch bars for easy serving.
Notes
- Storage: Individually wrapping these bars will keep them fresh for several weeks at room temperature.
- Freezing: Store the bars in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 4 months. Let them thaw about 20 minutes before eating for best texture.
- Flour Substitution: No whole wheat flour? Use all-purpose, gluten-free flour, or almond flour as an alternative.
- Chocolate Alternatives: Replace chocolate chips with naturally sweet dried fruits like cranberries, cherries, or raisins if preferred, especially for kids.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 3x1 inch)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
