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Homemade Granola Bars

Chewy, golden homemade granola bars made with oats, butter, and maple syrup. Perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, or a simple bake with the kids.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Granola Bar Recipe, Granola Bars, Homemade Granola Barx, Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Servings: 8 Bars
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Stacey

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter melted (1 stick, 125 grams)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup all purpose flour (plain flour)
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add the egg and whisk again.
  • Stir in the flour, rolled oats, and a pinch of salt (if using) until combined. The mixture should be sticky.
  • Fold in the mini chocolate chips. Reserve a few for sprinkling on top.
  • Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
    Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan — this helps the bars hold together once baked.
  • Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 22–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and starting to come away from the edge of the pan.
    For softer bars, bake slightly less; for firmer bars, bake a minute or two longer.
  • Let the bars cool completely in the pan, then slice into rectangles or squares.
    Tip: Chill for 20 minutes before cutting for clean edges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg