Homemade Granola Bars Recipe

5 from 1 vote

These homemade granola bars are more delicious than store bought! This granola bar recipe is easy to make with 7 ingredients in 15 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Chilling1

Total Time1 15

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: Granola Bars

Author: Laura

Cost: $4

Line an 8x8” pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
In a medium saucepan, heat the butter, honey, brown sugar and sea salt over medium-low heat until the butter is melted, and the sugar is dissolved, stirring often.
Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Next, stir in the quick-cooking oats.
Let the mixture cool slightly (about 5 – 10 minutes).
After 5 or 10 minutes, stir in ¼ cup mini chocolate chips.
Then, press the mixture in an even layer into the prepared baking dish.
Top with remaining 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips, then chill in the refrigerator until hardened.
Cut into 8 granola bars (you can cut them larger or smaller based on your preferences).
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Ingredient Notes/Substitutions

Salted butter. unsalted butter, coconut oil and ghee are all good substitutes.
Honey. I don't recommend substitutes for honey. Maple syrup works, but it will (obviously) impart a maple flavor.
Light brown sugar. for a bolder molasses taste, use dark brown sugar.
Quick-cooking oats. The texture is the best with quick cooking oats. If you only have old-fashioned (or rolled) oats, pulse them 2-3 times in a blender or food processor until they are the same texture as quick-cooking oats (slightly broken down, but not the consistency of flour).
Mini chocolate chips. These are optional but recommended (obviously)!

Store/Freeze

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or int he freezer for up to 2 months.