A speedy, portable, and nourishing snack made with real-food ingredients. This homemade chewy granola bar recipe contains mini chocolate chips and dried fruit for sweetness and comes with a nutty, indulgent flavor. Plus, these chewy granola bars are kid-approved! Granola, even healthy granola (like this sugar-free apple pie granola) is one of those snacks I adore but make sparingly. Mainly, because I literally cannot stop eating it. Every time I walk through the kitchen I feel the need to grab a handful. Likewise, more often than not, the kiddos barely even get any! Additionally, this homemade chewy granola bar recipe is no different (sigh). Made from my crunchy granola recipe, these chewy granola bars have everything good in them. In fact, they’re loaded with healthy fats, minimal sweeteners, and lots of nutty flavors. Thus, they make the perfect after-school snack. Check out the video below on how to make the granola. Don’t want to read? JUMP to the recipe! I’ll be the first to admit that store-bought bars are simple. Furthermore, they’re easy to just grab off the shelf and toss into a lunch. They take no time. However, aside from the fact that the price of the quality ones can add up, they’re also not always nourishing. More often than not, the ingredient list in store-bought granola bars begins with some sort of sugar followed by vegetable oils. What is more, it ends with “natural flavors”. Considering this and given the health risks of vegetable oils, I find it just easier to make my own. Given that these granola bars are egg-based they’re best stored in the fridge. While I’ve personally put them in the freezer I find they don’t thaw well. In contrast, in the fridge, they maintain a chewy, nutty consistency that makes them perfect. This homemade chewy granola bars recipe is made using my crunchy granola. I’ve also made chewy granola bars with granola I bought at the market which worked just fine. However, obviously, the texture of the homemade chewy granola bars will be different depending on the granola you choose. So, if you’re going to sub out granola keep that in mind. A speedy, portable, and nourishing snack made with real-food ingredients. This homemade chewy granola bar recipe contains mini chocolate chips and dried fruit for sweetness and comes with a nutty, indulgent flavor. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Pour bar mixture into an 8x4 pan and press bars down into the pan. Ensure they are fairly compacted. 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! These chewy chocolate chip granola bars are perfect for busy families on the go who want a healthier option. Likewise, they’re tasty and surprisingly healthy! Plus, they have chocolate. And chocolate is delicious. Homemade Chewy Granola Bar Recipe
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Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 bars
Calories 220 kcal
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.
Nutrition Facts
Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 31mg1%
Potassium 240mg7%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 79IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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?!).