Homemade Granola Bars

Woman's hand holding a golden granola bar with lunchbox below.

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Chewy, golden homemade granola bars made with oats, butter, and maple syrup. Perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, or a simple bake with the kids.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Granola Bar Recipe, Granola Bars, Homemade Granola Barx, Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Servings: Bars

Calories: 262kcal

Author: Stacey

Ingredients

½ cup butter melted (1 stick, 125 grams)
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
½ cup all purpose flour (plain flour)
2 cups rolled oats
¾ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
Add the egg and whisk again.
Stir in the flour, rolled oats, and a pinch of salt (if using) until combined. The mixture should be sticky.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips. Reserve a few for sprinkling on top.
Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan — this helps the bars hold together once baked.
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 22–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and starting to come away from the edge of the pan.
For softer bars, bake slightly less; for firmer bars, bake a minute or two longer.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan, then slice into rectangles or squares.
Tip: Chill for 20 minutes before cutting for clean edges.

Nutrition

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