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    Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars

    By Chula King · July 3, 2017 · Updated July 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

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    Chewy no-bake granola bars are the perfect snack

    Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars are chock-full of healthy oats, almonds, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips. Unlike a lot of homemade granola bars, these delicious treats hold together when cut. They’re simple to make, and stay soft for up to a week in an airtight container. Granola bars, borrowed from InspiredTaste.net, are the perfect snack to provide you with energy anytime of the day.

    Chewy no-bake granola bars are the perfect snack

    Contents show
    1 Ingredients for Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars
    2 Making the Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars:
    3 Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars (Borrowed from InspiredTaste.net)
    3.1 Ingredients
    3.2 Instructions
    3.3 Nutrition

    Ingredients for Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars

    I used the following ingredients: Old-fashioned oats, whole almonds, unsalted butter, honey, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, Kosher salt, dried cranberries, and mini-chocolate chips.

    Ingredients for chewy no-bake granola bars

    Making the Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars:

    I started by lightly toasting the oats and almonds in a 350° F oven for about 10 minutes. Then, I transferred the oats and almonds to a large bowl.

    Toasted oats and almonds for granola bars

    Next, I heated the butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat until it came to a full boil. I let it continue heating for several minutes until it registered about 220° F on an instant read thermometer.

    Preparing liquid syrup mixture for granola bars

    Then, I poured the syrup mixture over the oats and almonds. I stirred the mixture with a wooden spoon to thoroughly incorporate everything.

    Pouring syrup onto oats and almonds

    I let the granola bar mixture cool for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, I stirred in the dried cranberries and mini-chocolate chips. Because the mixture was still hot, the chocolate chips melted, helping to bind all of the ingredients together.

    Granola bar mixture

    I transferred the mixture to a 9-inch square pan that I had lined with non-stick aluminum foil. Next, I used a combination of rubber spatula and damp hands to firmly press the mixture into the pan. This is a critical step to ensure that the granola bars hold together.

    Pressing granola mixture into pan

    Finally, I scattered on some additional mini-chocolate chips. I gently pressed them into the top and popped the pan into the refrigerator for about 2 hours.

    Granola bar mixture in pan

    After 2 hours, I removed the block of granola mixture from the pan, and peeled away the aluminum foil. I cut the granola mixture into 15 bars. They were soft and chewy, and totally delicious. Yum!

    Chewy no-bake granola bars

    Chewy no-bake granola bars

    Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars (Borrowed from InspiredTaste.net)

    Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars are chock-full of healthy oats, almonds, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips. Unlike a lot of homemade granola bars, these delicious treats hold together when cut. They're simple to make, and stay soft for up to a week in an airtight container.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Cooling Time: 2 hours
    Servings: 15 Bars
    Calories: 138kcal
    Author: Chula King

    Ingredients

    • 2-½ cups (8 ounces, 227 grams) old-fashioned oats
    • ½ cup (2.5 ounces, 71 grams) whole almonds, coarsely chopped
    • ¼ cup (2 ounces, 57 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
    • ⅓ cup (4 ounces, 113 grams) honey
    • ¼ cup (1.875 ounces, 53 grams) light brown sugar, packed
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • ½ cup (2 ounces, 57 grams) dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
    • ¼ cup plus 2 Tablespoons 2.3 ounces, 65 grams mini-chocolate chips, divided

    Instructions

    • Heat oven to 350° F. Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch square pan with non-stick aluminum foil. Lightly oil or spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
    • Combine oats and almonds on a large baking sheet with sides. Bake at 350° F for about 10 minutes, stirring once, or until lightly toasted. Transfer to large bowl.
    • Combine butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until mixture comes to a full boil. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture registers 220° F on an instant read thermometer.
    • Pour syrup mixture over oat and almonds; mix well. Let cool for 5 minutes.
    • Add dried cranberries and ¼ cup mini-chocolate chips. Stir to combine.
    • Transfer granola mixture to prepared pan; use a rubber spatula or damp hands to firmly press mixture into pan for about a minute. (The harder you press, the more likely the mixture will hold together when cut into bars.)
    • Sprinkle remaining 2 Tablespoons mini-chocolate chips over granola mixture. Gently press into mixture with rubber spatula.
    • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Remove granola from pan and peel away aluminum foil. Cut into 12 to 15 bars.
    • Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap; store in airtight container for up to a week.
    • Yield: 12 to 15 bars.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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