Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Granola bars are probably one of the easiest foods to keep in your purse for hungry kids or send with a packed lunch. I’ve written before about my love of homemade granola and these chewy chocolate chip bars are no exception. They’re quick, portable and deliciously tasty.
If you’re like me, making sure you have quick snacks on hand is pretty much the key to keeping the household functioning and sane. However, many store bought brands of granola bars contain a lot of added sugars.
On top of that, between packaging and branding, store bought granola bars are expensive!
So instead, I opt to make my own bars. Not only are they tasty (hello, chocolate chips!) but they’re simple, easy and much more healthy than anything you’ll find in the grocery store.
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These Chewy Chocolate Granola bars make use of my favorite granola recipe (click here) with a few added ingredients. They’re full of nuts and seeds which give you a plethora of healthy fats and not only taste good but will keep you full too!
Because I’m a chocolate fiend it was a necessity that these chewy bars contain some chocolate chips. For anything chocolate related my favorite brand is Enjoy Life. These chocolate chips contains only three ingredients and are actually dairy free. So they taste amazing and they’re healthy for you!
Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Ingredients
- 2 cups crunchy almond granola (room temperature or cooled)
- 1/2 dried cranberries
- 1/4 Enjoy Life chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
Note: you can use any dried fruit you like! In the summer time I like to switch it up and go with dried cherries.
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How to make chewy chocolate chip granola bars
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add the granola, cranberries & chocolate chips into a large bowl. Mix until combined. Whisk two eggs together and pour over granola mixture. Mix until all granola is coated.
Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Pour bar mixture into pan and press bars down into the pan. Ensue they are fairly compacted.
Note: I used an 8×8 baking pan and only pressed the bars to within an inch of one side (so about 8×7) a full 8×8 makes the bars too thin for my liking.
Put in the oven for 17-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the pan for 15 minutes (this helps them firm up and stick together). Remove from the pan, cut into bars, wrap in parchment paper and place in the fridge!
Note: you can use any dried fruit you like! In the summer time I like to switch it up and go with dried cherries
Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
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Don’t forget to pin these tasty granola bars!
These chewy chocolate chip granola bars are perfect for busy families on the go who want a healthier option. They’re chewy, tasty, and surprisingly healthy! Plus, they have chocolate. And chocolate is delicious.
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Looking for more great snack ideas? Check out these Lemon Blueberry Fruit & Nut Bars or my Chocolate Banana Zucchini Muffins
This looks SOOO delicious! It is also really easy to make so I will definitely try it out 🙂
Just try not to eat all the granola before you make the bars 😉 (said from experience lol)
I’m not a fan of chocolate chips, but my husband is. I’ll have to make these for one of his snacks during the day.
Not a fan?! Gah I’d die without them- okay a bit extreme lol you could sub it out for an add in you enjoy though (walnuts, extra dried fruit etc) 🙂
I am going to be going on vacation soon and I am so adding this to my list of foods that I want to make! Sounds delicous!
Love it! they’re definitely tasty!
I love granola bars!!! I can’t wait to make these!!
Enjoy!
YUM totally bookmarking these! I have to try them, your pictures are perfect too because it looks so yummy!
Thanks for the compliment Jenna! I’m still perfecting my picture technique so I really appreciate it 🙂 but seriously… these bars are addictive 😉
These look delicious- I’ll have to try this for an afternoon snack next week!
Thanks! They’re definitely tasty 🙂
These look amazing a pretty easy to pull off. Totally giving them a try!
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Hope you enjoy them!
I love chewy bars! Didn’t know how to make them at home! Thanks!
No problem- enjoy!
Wow! These sound delicious! I don’t know about being for children, I’d like some in my lunch box too!
Enjoy the journey!
Haha sometimes sharing with children is hard… make a double batch 😉
Looks very yummy, and easy to do. I will definitely try this when I have the chance. I think I can add more fruits like berries to it.
You can definitely add more dried fruit to it/interchange. I love adding dried blueberries 🙂
These look FABULOUS! I love enjoy life foods and I LOVE granola bars, so this is a winning recipe for me!
Haha you really can’t go wrong with granola- really it’s the best thing in life. But I didn’t know about enjoy life until roughly two years ago.. now I’m addicted!
This looks pretty easy to make and they look delicious. I will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
Hpe you enjoy them!
oh wow. this looks delish! i love granola. i will surely try this recipe. thanks!
I’m a granola addict too- let me know how you like them!
Another mouth-watering recipe from you… thank you!! In addition to the beautiful photos and yummy inspiration, I especially appreciate how simple and straightforward your ingredient lists are. You prove that delicious food doesn’t have to be complicated. Off to whip up a batch today!
Wow thanks bunches for the compliments- I feel like I’m still finding my way so I appreciate it! I hope you enjoy them, I made a batch last night!
Very tasty and easy to make! My daughter loved them!
Thanks for this delicious recipe:)
So glad your daughter enjoyed them (did she leave any for you?!).