Chewy Oatmeal Granola Bars

Chewy Oatmeal Granola Bars are made in just about 10 minutes! Filled with peanut butter, oats, honey, and any kind of chocolate chip!

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Additional Time 1

Total Time 1 8

Servings

Calories 215kcal

Author Nancy Piran

Line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the honey, butter, and peanut butter. Cook over medium-high speed until smooth, stirring constantly.
Next, add in the oats and stir to combine.
Transfer the granola bars to the prepared pan and spread them out into a thin layer. Press down slightly so pack the granola bars into the bottom of the pan-- you don’t want them to fall apart.
Next, sprinkle over the chocolate chips and press them into the bars. Be careful, the bars are hot!
Transfer the granola bars to the fridge and allow them to set for at least one hours.
Then, slice to your desired size and enjoy! Store any leftover granola bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Ingredient Notes

The peanut butter helps hold the bars together.
The honey helps add a sweetness and stickiness to the granola bars.
The butter adds moisture and richness. Feel free to use diary free if you’d like.
OPTIONAL 1/4 CUP BROWN SUGAR: The brown sugar adds a bit of extra sweetness to the bars. Feel free to leave it out if you’d prefer.
The oats are the base of our granola bars. I prefer quick cooking in this recipe to old fashioned but either will work.
I used a mix of milk and dark chocolate, but feel free to use whatever kind of chocolate you have on hand-- M&Ms would also be delicious!

Serving Notes

I topped the granola bars with flakey sea salt, but that is completely optional!
I like to keep the granola bars in the fridge until ready to serve-- they’re super soft and chewy and I don’t want them to fall apart if they get too warm.