“You know, you are never going to win the election….” I can’t tell you how often that phrase has been spoken to my face since I began my campaign for Marshall School Board. Granted, I may not be the most well-known candidate in town, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone more passionate about public education.
I also heard this week through the rumor mill that people think I home-school my children and they don’t know why I would be running for school board. I’m just hoping the residents of Marshall take a few minutes to become properly informed about all five candidates and then make their choice.
I was feeling a bit down after being set straight once again over the weekend by a well-intentioned voter. So what did I do? Bake….with chocolate. Though I was tempted to make a proven recipe so I would be able to properly envelope my grouchiness in deliciousness, instead I went for something new.
Print Chewy Granola Bars
An easy recipe that turns out perfect every time for lunch boxes or a quick breakfast-on-the-go!
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 C quick oats
- 1/2 C rice krispies
- 1/4 C coconut
- 1/2 C mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 C brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 C unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 C honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, or use your electric mixer with a paddle attachment.
- Press into a 9 x 13 pan with clean damp hands.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes.
- Score the bars when they first come out of the oven then let them cool completely and then cut into bars.
Notes
You can also make a double recipe and bake them in a rimmed half sheet pan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Cookies-Bars
- Method: Mixer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 159
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 452mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 2.2g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Granola, Bars, Oats, rice krispies, chocolate chips
cookingsherri says
This sounds fabulous. I hate buying those granola bars. There are so many possibilities. Thanks Carole. Amazing what people will say. You are amazing.
Scott and Lori Smith says
I made your recipe with butter and then instead with coconut oil. I found that the butter ones just became like normal granola. The coconut oil however made true granola bars. A little oily, but much yummier and held their shape! Thank you for the recipe!
Karen Baker says
these are awesome!! I used 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup coconut oil and they turned out fantastic!
ADreisow says
I made these the other night and they are FANTASTIC!! I omitted the coconut because…YUCK! And I added a little extra peanut butter (like 1/4 cup) and regular sized chocolate chips! I will NEVER EVER buy granola bars from the store again. Ever!
LadyM says
Found this link on FB. Made them tonight. SO good! I didn’t have vanilla but I did chop some dates and added it with the mini chocolate chips. Yum! Added a moist quality.
Jaleigh says
I’ve tried this recipe and the no bake recipe and for some reason mine don’t stick together like true granola bars. Not sure what I’m doing wrong, but it’s depressing! Lol
Caiti says
Can I just use Old Fashioned Oats?
Carole says
You can but your bars might fall apart. The finer cut oats make the bars stick together a bit better. If you have whole oats, just stick them in a food processor or blender and pulse them a bit
Samantha says
Will these keep wrapped individually in Saran Wrap for a couple of weeks like the no bake recipe you have posted?
Thanks!
Carole says
Great question Samantha! These ones do have a bit shorter shelf life than my no-bake ones but wrapping them in plastic wrap will definitely help them keep the longest. A friend of mine also refrigerates hers to keep them longer.
Jenny says
I make these monthly and they freeze exceptionally well!
Natalie barnes says
I want to make these. What do you mean when you say score the bars?
Carole says
Hey there Natalie! Great question. Right when they come out of the oven, use a knife to press straight down where you will later cut them into bars. If you try to cut them when they are hot, they will crumble into pieces so just score them, or press straight down. Once they cool completely, you can then go over the scored lines and cut them. It just helps them cut cleanly and not fall apart
Elsa says
Hi these sound awesome but is there a way to reduce the amount of sugar without affecting the texture/chewiness of the recipe?
Carole says
Hi Elsa! I do have a version that uses coconut oil instead of butter and agave nectar instead of honey if you are interested in that! https://www.mykitchenescapades.com/no-bake-chewy-granola-bars-revised/