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Chewy Homemade Granola Bars Bliss Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Snack

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These chewy homemade granola bars are quick and easy to make with simple ingredients, perfect for on-the-go snacks or lunchboxes. They offer a nostalgic, comforting flavor with a chewy texture and balanced sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (180g)
  • ½ cup honey (120ml)
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar (70g)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted (75g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Optional mix-ins: ½ cup combined chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy lifting.
  2. Toast the rolled oats on a baking sheet in the oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  3. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth and glossy.
  4. Fold the toasted oats into the wet mixture. Add optional mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit if desired.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly using a spatula or clean hands.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden brown and center looks set but still soft.
  7. Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for 1-2 hours.
  8. Lift bars out using parchment overhang and cut into 10-12 bars with a sharp knife.
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, refrigerate for 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Toast oats to enhance nutty flavor and chewiness. Melt butter gently to avoid cooking honey which can harden bars. Press mixture firmly before baking to prevent crumbling. Cool bars completely before cutting; chilling for 30 minutes helps with clean slicing. Customize with nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or chocolate chips. For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil and honey with maple syrup.

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