Easy Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars with Chocolate Chips
These no-bake granola bars are chewy, sweet but not too sweet, and perfect for a quick homemade snack. They combine oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips for a comforting and reliable treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (270g)
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (250g)
- 1/2 cup honey (170g)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (50g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (90g)
- Optional add-ins: chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts), dried fruits (cranberries, raisins), chia or flaxseeds
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal. (5 minutes)
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the natural peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar. Stir until smooth and glossy. (3-4 minutes)
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. (30 seconds)
- Add the rolled oats to the wet mixture and stir gently but thoroughly until every oat is coated and the mixture is sticky and uniform. (3 minutes)
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips carefully so they are evenly distributed but not melted. (1 minute)
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly using parchment or the back of a spatula. (5 minutes)
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to let the bars set.
- Lift the block out of the pan using the parchment overhang and slice into 12 bars. Serve immediately or store for later. (5 minutes)
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best chewy texture, not quick oats. Press the mixture firmly into the pan to help bars hold together. Chill bars for at least 2 hours before cutting to avoid crumbling. Microwave peanut butter briefly if too stiff for easier mixing. Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12 of batch
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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