Chewy Granola Bar
Category:
Breakfast
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Chill Time: Refrigeration: 2-3 Hours
Yield: 10-11 Bars
Recipe By Chef: Paige Mountain
- Ingredients
- Directions
- Qualities
- Tips
- Nutrition
- Recipe Benefits
- Medical Disclaimer
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, semisweet
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup coconut oil
Directions
- Melt the coconut oil and honey in a bowl until liquid.
- Add the rolled oats and vanilla extract; stir until well mixed.
- Sprinkle in the mini chocolate chips and gently mix.
- Line a square metal pan with plastic wrap.
- Scoop the mixture into the metal pan, spreading evenly.
- Spread to each corner and fill in all gaps.
- Top the mixture with additional plastic wrap to cover the top.
- Place in refrigerator for 2-3 hours or until firm.
- Gently remove the hardened granola mixture from the pan by lifting the bottom plastic wrap.
- Cut the granola mixture into small rectangles to create bars and store in the refrigerator.
Qualities
- Texture: Soft and chewy
- Scent: 1/10
- Spice Level: 0/10
Tips
- This recipe can also be chopped into a granola.
- Other fillings can be added such as chopped walnuts, raisins, or sliced almonds.
- A silicone mold can be used in place of a metal plan
Nutrition
Nutrition Content for 1 Bar (for 6)
- Calories: 201kcal
- Carbohydrates: 21.1g
- Fat: 12.5g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Protein: 2.2g
- Added sugar: 11.1g
- Sodium: 0.5mg
Recipe Benefits
- Anti-Inflammatory
Medical Disclaimer
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