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Easy Chewy No-Bake Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

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A quick and easy no-bake recipe for chewy chocolate chip granola bars made with simple pantry staples like rolled oats, peanut butter, and honey. Perfect for a satisfying snack without turning on the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (180g)
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (125g)
  • 1/4 cup honey (85g)
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (90g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional mix-ins: dried cranberries, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut (about 1/4 cup each)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal. (5 minutes)
  2. Warm the peanut butter and honey together in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds to 1 minute until softened. Stir until smooth and combined. (2 minutes)
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, salt, and any optional mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit. Stir to evenly distribute. (2 minutes)
  4. Pour the warmed peanut butter and honey mixture over the oats. Add vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until every oat is coated and the mixture looks sticky and clumpy. (3 minutes)
  5. Let the mixture cool slightly, then fold in the mini chocolate chips gently to avoid melting them completely. (1 minute)
  6. Transfer the mixture into the lined pan. Press down firmly and evenly with a spatula or clean hands to compact the bars. (5 minutes)
  7. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until firm enough to cut. (2 hours or overnight)
  8. Use the parchment overhang to lift the set slab from the pan. Slice into bars or squares with a sharp knife. Store extras in an airtight container in the fridge. (5 minutes)

Notes

Warm peanut butter and honey before mixing for better binding. Press mixture firmly into pan to avoid crumbly bars. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight for best texture. Add mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit for variety. Use parchment paper overhang for easy removal. For softer bars, reduce oats slightly and increase nut butter.

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