Description
These chewy homemade granola bars are a delicious and easy-to-make snack packed with rolled oats, crunchy cereal, gooey marshmallows, and chocolate chips. Sweetened naturally with honey and bound together with butter, these bars offer a perfect balance of chewy texture and delightful flavors, making them perfect for on-the-go snacking or lunchbox treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup rice cereal
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup or brown rice syrup)
- 1/3 cup butter
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Honey: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and honey together. Cook the mixture until it begins to bubble and thickens slightly to create a sticky binder for the bars.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, graham cracker crumbs, and rice cereal evenly to form the base of your granola bar mixture.
- Mix Together: Pour the warm butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to coat all the dry components evenly with the sticky syrup.
- Fold in Marshmallows and Chocolate Chips: Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes so it’s easier to handle, then gently fold in the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips without crushing them.
- Press into Pan: Transfer the mixture to a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking dish and press it down firmly and evenly to compact the mixture into a solid layer.
- Cool and Slice: Let the mixture cool completely at room temperature until firm. Once set, slice into 16 bars and serve or store for later snacking.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup or brown rice syrup depending on your preference.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free butter and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan helps the bars hold their shape better once cooled.
- Store granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Adding chopped nuts or dried fruits is a great way to customize these bars to your taste.
