Ultimate Chocolate Chip Granola Bars: 1 Energy Boost
Whip up these easy and delicious Chocolate Chip Granola Bars for a perfect energy boost. Chloe Thompson from Sunday Flavor shares her simple recipe to make your everyday feel like a joyful Sunday.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes + cooling time
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts (if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey or maple syrup, almond butter or peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well until everything is evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into your desired size.
Notes
- For a chewier bar, use a bit more honey or maple syrup.
- Add dried fruit like cranberries or raisins for extra flavor and texture.
- Ensure the bars are fully cooled before cutting to prevent them from crumbling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 (varies with ingredients)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: 0mg