Description
These chewy Homemade Granola Bars are the perfect snack for kids and adults alike. Made with just 7 simple ingredients—no corn syrup, no baking required—these bars are naturally sweetened, packed with oats and crispy rice cereal, and finished with mini chocolate chips. Ideal for lunchboxes, road trips, or afternoon energy boosts.
Ingredients
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2 cups (180 g) quick-cooking oats
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1 cup (25 g) crispy rice cereal
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1/3 cup (67 g) packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
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4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons (30 g) mini chocolate chips
Instructions
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Lightly grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
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Combine oats and crispy rice cereal in a large mixing bowl.
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In a saucepan, heat brown sugar, honey, and butter over medium-high heat until melted.
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Bring mixture to a light boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
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Pour hot mixture over oat mixture and stir until evenly coated.
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Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
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Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top and press gently.
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Let cool at room temperature for 2 hours before cutting into 10 bars.
Notes
Press mixture firmly to ensure bars hold together.
Customize with nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or coconut.
Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 5 days.
Refrigerate in warm climates or freeze for longer storage (up to 2 months).
Use gluten-free oats and cereal for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooling Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American