Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

4.52 from 35 votes

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars are so easy to make, you'll wonder why you ever bought them in stores. They're crunchy with a bit of sweet chocolate in every bite!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: bars

Calories: 144kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

4 cups old fashioned oats
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup chocolate chips (You can substitute raisins or other dried fruit for the chocolate chips.)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup vegetable, canola, avocado or other oil of choice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F.
Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir thoroughly to combine.
Place granola mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet and shape into a rectangle, about 13 x 9 x 1 inch thick. Press firmly so that the granola sticks together.
Bake for 30-40 minutes.
Allow to cool completely, then cut into 3 x 1 inch bars.

Notes

Storage: Individually wrapped, the bars will remain fresh for several weeks.
To Freeze: To freeze these chocolate chip granola bars, add them to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 4 months. Just make sure to let them thaw for about 20 minutes before you eat them!
Don't have whole wheat flour? No worries! You can use any flour you prefer. All purpose, a cup-for-cup gluten free flour or even almond flour will work. I use whole wheat because it has more health benefits than all purpose, but use what you have on hand.
Don't want chocolate chips? If you're hesitant to give your kids chocolate chips in the morning or for snack time, you can easily substitute them with naturally sweet dried fruit like cranberries, cherries or raisins.

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