Chewy, sweet granola bars with chocolate chips
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
1 hr 15 min
Servings
12
12 bars
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Chewy, sweet granola bars with chocolate chips
Chewy homemade granola bars held together with honey and peanut butter, packed with oats, chocolate chips, and dried fruit. Better than store-bought and free of artificial ingredients.
15m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
75m
Total Time
12
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
These homemade granola bars are chewy, sweet, and packed with wholesome ingredients that give kids sustained energy. They are no-bake, requiring just a microwave and a pan for the easiest snack prep ever.
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Shop sheet pan options for this recipeLine an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides for easy removal.
Heat peanut butter and honey in the microwave for 30 seconds until melted and stirrable. Mix well.
In a large bowl, combine oats, chocolate chips, cranberries, and sunflower seeds. Pour warm peanut butter mixture over and stir until everything is coated.
Press mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm. Lift out using the parchment overhang and cut into 12 bars.
Arrange on a platter for easy sharing at your next gathering
Pair with your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor
Any nut or seed butter works as the binder
Both provide the same sticky binding effect
Press the mixture as firmly and tightly as possible—this is the number one key to bars that hold together.
Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes if you are short on time.
Wrap individually and store at room temperature up to 5 days or refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled from the refrigerator.
Per serving (0mg) · 12 servings
A light, low-calorie option · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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