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Homemade Granola Bars

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 180
Enjoy these delicious homemade granola bars, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast on the go.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats (not rolled or steel cut)
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp mini chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Mix oats and rice cereal in a large bowl.
  • Bring brown sugar, honey, and butter to a boil, then simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Pour the mixture over dry ingredients and mix until moistened.
  • Press mixture into the pan, sprinkle with chocolate chips, and press lightly.
  • Cool for a couple hours, then slice into bars.

Notes

Press down firmly when shaping the bars to ensure they hold together.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bars, Granola, homemade