{"id":273,"date":"2025-11-30T11:56:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T11:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/?p=273"},"modified":"2026-01-02T13:36:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T13:36:35","slug":"chewy-chocolate-chip-granola-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/recipes\/chewy-chocolate-chip-granola-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">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\u2019ll reach for again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">2 cups old-fashioned oats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">4 tablespoons coconut oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bc cup brown sugar, packed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u2153 cup honey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bd teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 cups puffed rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bc cup mini chocolate chips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Directions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Preheat the oven to <strong>350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Line an <strong>8\u00d78-inch baking dish<\/strong> with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">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 <strong>1\u20132 minutes<\/strong>, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Spread the oats in an even layer on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for <strong>3\u20135 minutes<\/strong>, watching closely, until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Once the mixture is warm but not hot, gently fold in the chocolate chips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using a piece of parchment paper, press firmly and evenly into the pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Refrigerate for <strong>at least 1 hour<\/strong> to set. Lift out using the parchment overhang and cut into bars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Store wrapped or in an airtight container at room temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Based on recipe found on <a href=\"https:\/\/lovelylittlekitchen.com\/copycat-quaker-chewy-chocolate-chip-granola-bars\/\">lovelylittlekitchen.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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