Chewy Granola Bars

Get ready to elevate your snack game with these irresistible Chewy Granola Bars, a homemade treat that's as wholesome as it is delicious! Packed with nutrient-rich old-fashioned rolled oats, crunchy chopped nuts, and superfood additions like chia seeds and sunflower seeds, these bars offer a perfect balance of flavor and texture. A golden blend of honey, buttery richness, and a touch of brown sugar binds everything together, creating a soft, chewy delight that's naturally sweetened. Toasty shredded coconut adds a hint of tropical flair, while optional chocolate chips or raisins provide a customizable finishing touch. Quick to prepare with just 10 minutes of prep and beautifully baked to perfection in 20 minutes, these bars are the ultimate grab-and-go snack for busy mornings, midday energy boosts, or post-workout fuel. Plus, they’re easy to store for a week of fresh goodness or freeze for make-ahead convenience!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup Chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips or raisins
• 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
• 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup Shredded coconut

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to hang over the edges for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, and shredded coconut. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, butter, and brown sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture is melted and smooth. Allow it to simmer gently for about 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.

Step 4

Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly coated.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Using a spatula or your hands, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Once cooled, lift the granola slab out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang.

Step 8

Cut the granola into twelve bars. If desired, press mini chocolate chips or raisins onto the tops of the bars while they are still warm.

Step 9

Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(678.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3237.3

Total Fat 192.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.5g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 660.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 356.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.6g	0%
Total Sugars 194.9g
Protein 62.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 492.2mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 2679.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.8%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 41.8%