Description
These snack (granola) bars are a super easy, kid-friendly snack sure to keep tummy growls at bay. Everyone in your family will love them. The best part, changes are easy, so customize for your favorite flavors!
Ingredients
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- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (see notes/tips for substitution option)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats (not instant or quick cook)
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (see notes/tips for substitution option)
- 1 heaping cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (see notes/tips for substitution option)
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350ºF
- Mix together the egg, butter (or peanut butter and oil), sugar, honey, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the oats, flour, optional coconut, baking soda, and salt together.
- Add to the egg, and butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and nuts (or dried fruit) and fold together until completely incorporated.
- Line a 9X13 baking sheet with parchment paper (no need to grease), press dough into the pan until evenly spread across.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow them to sit in the pan until completely cooled (you can eat them warm, but if you have chocolate it will be messy)
- Cut into rectangles and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Butter/Oil Substitution Options
- 1/4 cup nut butter and 1/4 cup light tasting olive oil
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup applesauce and 2 Tablespoons light-tasting olive oil
Pecan Substitution Options
- 1/2 cup of any nut or peanuts
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (like raisins or craisins)
- 1/4 cup nuts and 1/4 cup dried fruit
Chocolate Chip Substitution Options
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
- 1 cup mixture of any of the above
Storage
- The bars will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- Unbaked dough can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 155
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 25
