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Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

These Chocolate Chip Granola Bars are simple to make, nutritious, and provide the perfect balance of sweet and wholesome ingredients, making them ideal for breakfast or snacks on-the-go.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3.5 cups rolled oats Use old-fashioned oats for the best texture.
  • 0.25 cup whole wheat flour This adds a nice nutty flavor.
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar Use packed brown sugar for sweetness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Balances the flavors.
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds Great for added nutrition.
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup mashed banana Use one large very ripe banana for sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup neutral oil Can be canola, avocado, or melted butter.
  • 0.5 cup honey Natural sweetness that binds the bars.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Enhances the flavor.
Add-ins
  • 0.33 cup mini chocolate chips For that wonderful chocolatey taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and chia seeds.
  3. Add mashed banana, oil, honey, vanilla, and chocolate chips. Mix well.
  4. Firmly press the mixture into the prepared pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Cover with foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.
  3. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. Lift the bars out and slice them into rectangles or squares.

Notes

To ensure perfect chocolate chip granola bars, press the mixture firmly into the pan, use very ripe bananas for better sweetness, and keep an eye on the baking time to avoid overcooking. They can be enjoyed fresh or stored for later use.