Chewy Homemade Granola Bars
These chewy homemade granola bars combine toasted oats, honey, brown sugar, and butter in a sturdy one-pan snack with crisp edges and a soft center.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving a little overhang for lifting.
- Stir the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk the melted butter, honey, and vanilla together, then pour into the oat mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Fold in the optional chocolate chips, press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan, and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center looks set.
- Cool completely in the pan, then lift out with the parchment and cut into 16 bars.