Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Satisfy your snack cravings with these irresistible Chocolate Chip Granola Bars—a perfect blend of wholesome and indulgent flavors! Made with hearty rolled oats, crunchy rice cereal, and toasted almonds, these bars are held together by a luscious mixture of creamy peanut butter, golden honey, and rich brown sugar, offering the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. Studded with mini chocolate chips for a touch of decadence, these homemade granola bars are easy to whip up in just 15 minutes of prep time. Ideal for meal prep, lunchbox treats, or an on-the-go energy boost, they’re packed with texture and flavor in every bite. Refrigerate for long-lasting freshness and enjoy a satisfying snack that’s free of preservatives and full of goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled oats
• 1 cup Rice cereal
• 0.5 cup Almonds, chopped
• 0.5 cup Peanut butter
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Spread the rolled oats and chopped almonds on a baking sheet. Toast them in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are light brown and fragrant. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved completely.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted oats and almonds with the rice cereal.

Step 6

Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well to ensure that everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Let the mixture cool slightly before folding in the mini chocolate chips. This prevents them from melting completely.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, pressing it firmly and evenly into the pan using a spatula or the back of a spoon. Make sure the top is smooth and compact.

Step 9

Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

Step 10

Once set, lift the granola mixture out of the pan using the parchment paper edges. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 12 equal bars.

Step 11

Store the chocolate chip granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(577.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2547.1

Total Fat 117.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 817.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 336.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.3g	0%
Total Sugars 174.1g
Protein 73.1g	0%

Vitamin D 37.3IU	0%
Calcium 364.7mg	0%
Iron 31.2mg	0%
Potassium 2022.3mg	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: 39.2%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 50.0%