Chewy Granola Bars 🍫
Description: I “borrowed” this recipe from the kitchen at my college because I fell in love with these bars. They are so much better than store-bought, and you can add or subtract ingredients as you wish. They make a perfect on-the-go snack; a much healthier alternative to chips or cookies, especially for kids (Great for lunch boxes!).
- Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Breakfast, Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
- Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
- Calories: 269.9 per serving
- Fat Content: 11.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 19.2mg
- Sodium Content: 157.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 40.5g
- Fiber Content: 2.6g
- Sugar Content: 25.1g
- Protein Content: 4.7g
- Servings: 16 bars
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1/4 – 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1/4 cup | Margarine |
| 2 tbsp | Sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Honey |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1/2 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/4 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1 1/4 cups | Rolled oats |
| 1 cup | Raisins |
| 1 1/2 cups | Chopped almonds 🌰 (optional) |
| 1 cup | Chocolate chips 🍫 (optional) |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with cooking spray.
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Mix Sugars and Butter: In a large bowl, beat together the brown sugar, sugar, butter, and margarine until light and fluffy.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Blend in the honey, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
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Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture, beating until everything is well combined.
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Fold in Remaining Ingredients: By hand, stir in the rolled oats, raisins, chopped almonds (if using), and chocolate chips (if using), until well mixed.
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Press into Pan: Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the greased pan, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bars are light golden brown on top.
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Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
Enjoy these chewy granola bars as a delicious and wholesome snack, perfect for any time of the day or for packing into lunch boxes for a tasty treat! 🌟
