These chewy chocolate chip granola bars are the perfect balance of soft, crunchy, and sweet, made with simple pantry staples you can feel good about. Toasted oats add a warm, nutty flavor, while puffed rice keeps the texture light and airy. Finished with mini chocolate chips, each bar delivers just the right amount of indulgence.
Ideal for snacks, lunchboxes, or grab-and-go breakfasts, these bars come together quickly and require no complicated steps. They hold their shape while staying pleasantly chewy, making them a reliable homemade alternative to store-bought granola bars. Easy to customize and easy to love, this is a recipe you’ll reach for again and again.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups puffed rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut oil, brown sugar, and honey. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a gentle simmer. Let bubble for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Spread the oats in an even layer on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 3–5 minutes, watching closely, until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove immediately.
- In a large bowl, combine the toasted oats, puffed rice cereal, and salt. Pour the slightly cooled honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
- Once the mixture is warm but not hot, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using a piece of parchment paper, press firmly and evenly into the pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set. Lift out using the parchment overhang and cut into bars.
- Store wrapped or in an airtight container at room temperature.
Based on recipe found on lovelylittlekitchen.com