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Homemade Chewy Granola Bars Recipe

Homemade Chewy Granola Bars Recipe
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These Homemade Chewy Granola Bars are a delicious and wholesome snack packed with oats, peanut butter, and natural sweetness from maple syrup. Enhanced with mini chocolate chips and freeze-dried strawberries, these bars balance chewy texture and fruity bursts perfect for on-the-go energy or a satisfying treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 5 cups oats (rolled or instant)
  • 4 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • sprinkle of salt (to taste)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups smooth peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
  • 1¼ cups maple syrup

Add-ins

  • ⅔ cup mini chocolate chips (dark, plant-based)
  • ⅔ cup freeze-dried strawberries (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the oats and ground flaxseed. Stir them together to mix well and evenly distribute all dry components.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the smooth peanut butter and maple syrup to the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until a thick, sticky batter forms that holds together.
  3. Incorporate Add-ins: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped freeze-dried strawberries, ensuring they’re evenly dispersed without breaking up the berries.
  4. Shape the Bars: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the batter onto it and press down firmly using the bottom of a mug or flat pan until the mixture is compact and evenly spread.
  5. Chill to Set: Refrigerate the pressed mixture for 1 hour to allow it to firm up and become easy to slice.
  6. Slice and Store: Remove the set mixture from the pan using the parchment paper and slice into 24 bars. Store the granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or longer.

Notes

  • For a nut-free option, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini.
  • Use dark, plant-based chocolate chips to keep the recipe vegan and dairy-free.
  • Adjust the sweetness by varying the maple syrup amount slightly to taste.
  • Freeze-dried fruit can be substituted with dried cranberries or raisins if unavailable.
  • Press the mixture firmly when shaping to ensure the bars hold together well after chilling.
  • Store bars in the fridge to maintain freshness and prevent melting of chocolate chips.

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