Chewy Granola Bars. Conquer Your Cravings Guilt Free With Fiber One Bars! You can make them your own by picking different ingredients to add in! Try using any combination of miniature chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, raisins, chopped dried fruits, candy-coated chocolate pieces, chopped nuts, etc.

Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, sugar, and butter until light and fluffy. Stir together all the dry ingredients, including the fruit and nuts. You can have Chewy Granola Bars using 12 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Chewy Granola Bars

It's 2 1/2 C of old fashioned rolled oats.
You need 1/2 C of natural almonds, coarsely chopped.
It's 1/3 C of orange blossom honey.
Prepare 1/4 C of unsalted butter.
You need 1/4 C of dark brown sugar.
Prepare 1 Tbs of Chia seeds.
It's 1/4 Teaspoon of salt.
Prepare 1/4 C of dried cranberries, coarsely chopped.
It's 1/4 c of dried golden raisins, coarsely chopped.
It's 1 Tbs of flaxseed.
You need 1/2 Teaspoon of Vanila.
It's 1/4 C of plus 2 teaspoon mini chocolate chips.

For best texture and easiest cutting, be sure the fruits and nuts are cut/chopped into small, fairly uniform pieces. Chewy chocolate chip granola bars can be made at home to taste just like store-bought. They are perfect for playground snacks or a quick on-the-go breakfast. Give kids their nutrients with a grab-and-go granola bar.

Chewy Granola Bars step by step

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line bottom and sides of a 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with aluminum foil. Then lightly oil or spray with cooking spray..
Add oats and almonds to a small baking sheet then bake 5 minutes, stir and bake another 3 to 5 minutes until lightly toasted. Transfer to a large bowl..
Combine butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract and the salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until butter melts and the sugar completely dissolves..
Pour butter mixture in to bowl with toasted oats and almonds. Mix well. Let cool about 5 minutes then add cranberries and a 1/4 cup of the mini chocolate chips..
Stir to combine. (The chocolate chips will most likely melt a little. This is fine, they turn into glue and help to hold the bars together)..
Transfer oat mixture to lined pan then use a rubber spatula or damp finger tips to firmly press the mixture into the pan..
(Press hard here, this way the bars will stay together once cooled and cut — We press for about one minute to be extra safe)..
Scatter remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips over pressed granola mixture then use a rubber spatula to gently press them into the top. Cover then refrigerate at least 2 hours..
Remove block of granola mixture from pan then peel away aluminum foil. Cut into 12 bars..
Store bars in an airtight container for up to one week. For the softest bars, keep at room temperature. For slightly harder bars, store in the fridge..

Made with oatmeal, wheat germ, seeds, and nuts, ours has the protein, vitamins, and minerals kids need. Raisins and dried apricots lend sweetness and moistness, and chocolate chips make them irresistible. Just make sure they are tightly covered or sealed in a container. Honey Almond Granola — How to make homemade granola with rolled oats, almonds, honey, and vanilla. Save a little money and make granola at home.