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Easy Chewy No-Bake Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

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These easy chewy no-bake chocolate chip granola bars are a quick, fuss-free snack that balances sweetness and chewiness perfectly, ideal for grab-and-go energy bites.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) creamy peanut butter (can substitute almond or sunflower seed butter)
  • 1/3 cup (113g) honey (maple syrup as substitute)
  • 1/2 cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • Optional: 1-2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds
  • Optional: sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 20-30 seconds if peanut butter is too stiff, then stir until smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
  4. Add rolled oats to the peanut butter mixture and fold gently until oats are evenly coated. Add extra honey or peanut butter if mixture feels too dry.
  5. Fold in mini chocolate chips carefully to avoid melting.
  6. Transfer mixture to the lined pan and press firmly and evenly using the back of a spoon or lightly wet hands.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set the bars.
  8. Lift the set mixture out using the parchment overhang and cut into 8 or 10 bars.
  9. Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Press mixture firmly into the pan to avoid crumbling. Chill bars for at least 2 hours before cutting. Mini chocolate chips melt slightly for gooey pockets without overwhelming texture. For nut allergies, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini. Bars can be customized with nuts, seeds, cinnamon, or protein powder.

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