Chewy Granola Bars Just Like Quaker
My kids used to love Quaker chocolate chip granola bars but I got sick of buying them as their price increased. I decided to start making our own chocolate chip granola bars and was surprised by how easy they were with basic ingredients we pretty much always have in our kitchen! These taste just like Quaker bars, but even better because they’re homemade! They make for a great afternoon snack or help a late night sweet tooth craving! I hope you try them soon! You should chill these in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but I recommend chilling them overnight. If you are making these during the Summer, especially during a heat wave, let them set in the refrigerator overnight for best results. Looking for more easy chocolate snacks? Check out my Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins, Fluffy Chocolate Chip Muffins, Fudgy Chocolate Truffles and Single Serving Brownie.
Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Ingredients
Quick Cooking Oats (1 minute oats) Crispy Rice Cereal Butter Light Brown Sugar Honey Vanilla Extract Mini Chocolate Chips, regular sized is ok too, but we prefer mini!
How to Make Easy Granola Bars
Spray a 8×8 baking pan with nonstick spray. Pour quick oats and rice crispy cereal in a large bowl, mixing them together. In a small saucepan melt butter, brown sugar and honey together. Once it starts bubbling, remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour this butter/brown sugar mixture into the large bowl of oats and cereal, mixing it to fully coat everything. Spoon this mixture into the pan, using a spatula to flatten down the top gently. Add chocolate chips on top and use a spatula or back of a spoon to gently press the chocolate chips down. This is going to make sure they stick to the bars. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but I recommend overnight for the best bars that hold together. Once chilled and set, remove from fridge and cut up into bar shapes. I cut them up into 10 or 12 bars. Because you sprayed the pan and let the granola bars set, they should slide out pretty easily. Serve and enjoy!
Storing Granola Bars in Fridge
Because these are homemade, I recommend storing these in the refrigerator either in the baking dish (covered with plastic wrap), or place in an airtight container. These will stay good in the refrigerator for a couple weeks. Pin for later:
