Best 6 Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of homemade granola bars with our curated collection of recipes. From classic chocolate chip granola bars, the perfect blend of chewy oats, gooey chocolate chips, and a hint of sweetness, to the nutty crunch of peanut butter granola bars, bursting with peanut butter flavor and a drizzle of chocolate. For a fruity twist, try our cranberry granola bars, with their tart and tangy cranberries and a hint of orange zest. And for a protein-packed option, our almond butter granola bars are a perfect choice, featuring a combination of almond butter, honey, and chia seeds. Each recipe is crafted with wholesome ingredients, ensuring a delicious and nutritious snack that will satisfy your cravings and keep you energized throughout the day.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARS



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These granola bars pack well for mid-day snacks or hiking trips. Vary the ingredients for variety or to make them more wholesome. I make two versions--this one if for my sweet-tooth husband--the other for myself, contains 1 c. dried fruit and nuts instead of chocolate chips and marshmallows. Be creative!

Provided by MESILLA

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup packed brown sugar
⅔ cup peanut butter
5 tablespoons corn syrup
½ cup applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup miniature marshmallows
½ cup toasted oat cereal rings
⅔ cup wheat germ

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup, applesauce, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, stir together the oats, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, cereal rings and wheat germ. Stir the dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture until evenly coated. Press lightly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake or 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until slightly golden. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 58.3 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP COCONUT NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS



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I was looking for a way to have healthier snacks on hand for my kids lunches and on the go snacking. This recipe can be modified to include fruit instead of the chocolate. The date paste helps hold it together nicely and dates are known as nature's candy. No refined sugar except for in the chocolate chips. You could include carob chips or whatever kind of chips your kids like. The dried fruit version is yummy as well!

Provided by Barbara Ortiz

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces dates, pitted
¼ cup water, or as needed
3 cups rolled oats
2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
2 cups miniature chocolate chips
1 ½ cups whole raw almonds
⅔ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup salted sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup almond butter
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with waxed paper so that the paper hangs over the edges of dish.
  • Combine dates and water in a food processor or blender; process until a paste forms, adding more water if needed to thin it.
  • Combine oats, coconut, chocolate chips, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add date paste, almond butter, applesauce, and vanilla extract; mix, using your hands, until wet ingredients are fully incorporated.
  • Press mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover with another piece of waxed paper and press down using a can or mini roller. Freeze for 1 hour.
  • Remove dish from freezer and lift out of dish using the edges of the waxed paper. Cut into 25 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 51.4 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARS



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Easy, healthy granola bars. Can substitute semi sweet chocolate chips for the milk chocolate, or do half chocolate chips & half peanut butter chips. These hold together fairly nicely and can be frozen. Posting to keep here for safe keeping.

Provided by BerrySweet

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 18 bars, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups rolled oats, quick cooking
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Beat first 5 ingredients until well blended.
  • Combine oats, sugar & salt; add to peanut butter mixture and mix until sticky batter forms (about 1 minute).
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Press into a 13" x 9" pan coated with cooking spray. Use a piece of wax paper to help press it into an even layer in the pan.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes. Cool completely and slice into bars.

NONUTTIN' CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARS



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Enjoy a tasty and allergen-free snack with these easy-to-make granola bars from Alana Elliott of Nonuttin' Foods.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Yield Makes about 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick cooking spray
1 3/4 cups gluten-free quick-cooking oatmeal
1 1/4 cups gluten-free crisp-rice cereal
1/2 cup mini gluten-free semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup lightly packed light-brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup honey

Steps:

  • Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; line baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on all sides. Set aside.
  • Place oatmeal and rice cereal in a large bowl; stir to combine. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, mix together brown sugar, oil, and honey. Place over medium-high heat; bring to a gentle boil. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add to oatmeal mixture; stir until oatmeal mixture is fully coated and well combined.
  • Evenly pour oatmeal mixture into prepared baking dish; sprinkle with chocolate chips. When mixture is cool enough to touch, press down into pan. Let cool to room temperature. Cut into 16 (1-by-4-inch) bars. Granola bars can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week, and frozen up to six months.

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARS



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Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Old Fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup Pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons Chia Seeds
2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
1/4 cup Coconut Oil, melted
1/3 cup Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/3 cup Mini Chocolate Chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8"x 8" baking pan with parchment paper. Let it over hang the edges of the pan.
  • Spray paper with cooking spray i.e. Pam
  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Combine remaining ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, in a small bowl.
  • Pour into the dry mixture and combine well.
  • Mix in chocolate chips
  • Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 min. Remove from the oven and cool for at least 10 min or longer.
  • Lift the edges of the parchment paper to remove and cut into 12 or 16 bars depending on your choice of size
  • Store in an air tight container for 3 days or in the refrigerator for 1 week.

CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARS



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Deena McCarter of Coronach, Saskatchewan says kids will gobble up her grab-and-go granola bars.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups quick-cooking oats
3 ounces mixed dried fruit
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Vanilla frosting and yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack, Use a knife to cut into squares or cookie cutters to cut into shapes. Tint frosting if desired; frost bars. Store in an airtight container or wrap bars individually in foil or waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

### Tips * Use a combination of oats, nuts, and seeds for a crunchy and flavorful granola bar. * Add dried fruits, chocolate chips, or other mix-ins to customize your granola bars. * Press the granola mixture firmly into the pan to ensure that the bars hold together well. * Bake the granola bars at a low temperature for a longer period of time to ensure that they are evenly cooked and chewy. * Let the granola bars cool completely before cutting them into bars. * Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. ### Conclusion Chocolate chip granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of granola bars that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, reach for a chocolate chip granola bar.

Tips

  • Use a combination of oats, nuts, and seeds for a crunchy and flavorful granola bar.
  • Add dried fruits, chocolate chips, or other mix-ins to customize your granola bars.
  • Press the granola mixture firmly into the pan to ensure that the bars hold together well.
  • Bake the granola bars at a low temperature for a longer period of time to ensure that they are evenly cooked and chewy.
  • Let the granola bars cool completely before cutting them into bars.
  • Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion

Chocolate chip granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of granola bars that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, reach for a chocolate chip granola bar.

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