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Published: Oct 20, 2008 · Updated: Jan 31, 2023 by Carole Jones · 20 Comments

Chewy Granola Bars

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“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.

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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

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  • 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

  1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, or use your electric mixer with a paddle attachment.
  2. Press into a 9 x 13 pan with clean damp hands.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes.
  4. 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. 

  • Author: Carole Jones
  • 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

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Categories: Cookies-Bars Tags: Chocolate, Gluten Free, Oats

Filed Under: Cookies-Bars
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  1. cookingsherri says

    October 23, 2008 at 11:32 am

    This sounds fabulous. I hate buying those granola bars. There are so many possibilities. Thanks Carole. Amazing what people will say. You are amazing.

    Reply
  2. Scott and Lori Smith says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    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!

    Reply
  3. Karen Baker says

    September 17, 2013 at 2:16 am

    these are awesome!! I used 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup coconut oil and they turned out fantastic!

    Reply
  4. ADreisow says

    January 24, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    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!

    Reply
  5. LadyM says

    January 28, 2014 at 5:46 am

    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.

    Reply
  6. Jaleigh says

    April 15, 2014 at 2:34 am

    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

    Reply
  7. Caiti says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    Can I just use Old Fashioned Oats?

    Reply
    • Carole says

      March 11, 2015 at 9:39 pm

      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

      Reply
  8. Samantha says

    January 12, 2016 at 8:21 am

    Will these keep wrapped individually in Saran Wrap for a couple of weeks like the no bake recipe you have posted?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Carole says

      January 12, 2016 at 8:36 am

      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.

      Reply
    • Jenny says

      September 05, 2016 at 5:20 pm

      I make these monthly and they freeze exceptionally well!

      Reply
  9. Natalie barnes says

    July 13, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    I want to make these. What do you mean when you say score the bars?

    Reply
    • Carole says

      July 13, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      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

      Reply
  10. Elsa says

    August 30, 2019 at 9:14 am

    Hi these sound awesome but is there a way to reduce the amount of sugar without affecting the texture/chewiness of the recipe?

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    • Carole says

      August 30, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      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/

      Reply

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