Easy No-Bake Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
These no-bake chewy chocolate chip granola bars offer a perfect balance of sticky and chewy texture with melty chocolate chips, making them a quick, satisfying snack without the need for baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (125g) natural creamy peanut butter (or almond/sunflower seed butter)
- 1/3 cup (113g) honey (or maple syrup/agave nectar for vegan)
- 1/2 cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup (30g) chopped nuts, dried fruit, or seeds
Instructions
- Warm the peanut butter and honey together in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds to 1 minute or on low heat in a small saucepan until smooth and combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt into the warm mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats and any optional add-ins like chopped nuts or dried fruit.
- Pour the peanut butter and honey mixture over the oats and fold together with a wooden spoon or spatula until sticky and well combined. Adjust texture by adding a teaspoon of water or more honey if too dry, or a tablespoon more oats if too sticky.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips gently to avoid melting.
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm enough to slice.
- Lift the set mixture out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 10-12 bars.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Warm the peanut butter and honey to improve mixing and binding. Press the mixture firmly into the pan to avoid crumbly bars. Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing. Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Mini chocolate chips prevent excessive melting. For firmer bars, add 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil to wet ingredients. Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (if 12 bars pe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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