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Easy No-Bake Homemade Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

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Quick and easy no-bake granola bars made with wholesome ingredients like oats, honey, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. Perfect for healthy snacks on the go without any baking required.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup (120ml) honey
  • ⅓ cup (80g) natural peanut butter
  • ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped nuts (optional, walnuts or pecans)
  • 2 tablespoons (20g) ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy lifting.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine honey, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Microwave for about 20 seconds or warm gently on the stove until smooth and well blended.
  3. Add rolled oats, salt, and optional flaxseed or chia seeds to the wet mixture. Stir until oats are completely coated.
  4. Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly into the pan for 2-3 minutes to compact the bars.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm. Alternatively, freeze for 45 minutes to set faster.
  7. Lift the set mixture out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and slice into 10 to 12 bars with a sharp knife.
  8. Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw at room temperature before eating if frozen.

Notes

Use rolled oats, not instant oats, for best texture. Warm the honey and peanut butter mixture to combine smoothly. Press the mixture firmly into the pan to avoid crumbly bars. Chill long enough before cutting. Customize with nuts, dried fruits, or protein powder as desired.

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