Description

These easy, no-bake chocolate chip granola bars are the perfect solution for busy school mornings. With a perfect snap and chewy texture, they are customizable, lunchbox-friendly, and ready in under 20 minutes of active time.

Ingredients

Scale

6 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup smooth honey
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp sea salt flakes

Instructions

Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, creating handles on opposite sides.
In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine butter, peanut butter, and honey. Stir constantly until melted and smooth (3-5 minutes). Do not let it boil.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
Add rolled oats and fold until every oat is coated. Add any additional mix-ins now.
Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly to remove air pockets.
Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and gently press them in.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
Lift the block out of the pan using parchment handles and cut into 12-16 bars.

Notes

Do not use instant or steel-cut oats. Press the mixture firmly to ensure bars hold together. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. For nut-free versions, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Snack
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 280
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 120
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 4
Protein: 8

Keywords: no-bake, granola bars, chocolate chip, school lunch, easy recipe, kid-friendly, meal prep, peanut butter, oats