Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
4 c old fashioned oats*
½ c unsalted butter
1/2 c brown sugar, packed
2/3 c honey
1 t vanilla*
4 cups puffed rice cereal*
1/2 c mini chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 350o. Spread out the old fashioned oats on a baking
sheet. Toast the oats in the preheated oven
for 3-5 minutes, or until fragrant to enhance the flavor.
Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper or
spray with cooking spray. Using the
parchment paper will make them easier to remove and cut into bars later.
In a sauce pan, melt butter, brown
sugar, and honey over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a slight simmer for a 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, cooling slightly. Then mix in vanilla. In a large bowl, combine the toasted oats and
puffed rice cereal. Pour the slightly
cooled honey mixture over the oat mixture, stirring to coat.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan,
pressing firmly. Sprinkle with chocolate
chips and press into granola slightly. Chill for about one hour prior to cutting. Put each cut granola bars into individual
small baggies. Put the individual bags
into a large freezer bag and freeze until ready to use. Set out for about 10 minutes before eating.
*Gluten-free notes:
– Oats are often processed on the same equipment as wheat and other gluten. You can buy certified gluten-free oats.
– Vanilla can contain gluten. I use McCormick pure vanilla extract.
– Rice Krispie has a gluten-free option, as do some other brands.
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