Description
These chewy homemade granola bars are a delightful and easy-to-make snack packed with rolled oats, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crunchy rice cereal. Sweetened naturally with honey and held together with butter, they offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for an energizing breakfast or a satisfying midday treat.
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)
- 1/2 cup butter
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Honey: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and honey together. Continue cooking until the mixture begins to bubble and thickens slightly, ensuring it is well combined and ready to bind the dry ingredients.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, graham cracker crumbs, and rice cereal thoroughly to create a uniform base for your granola bars.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the warm honey and butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir well to coat every piece evenly, ensuring the mixture is sticky enough to hold together once set.
- Fold in Treats: Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes, then gently fold in the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips. This prevents melting while distributing them evenly throughout the bars.
- Press Mixture into Pan: Transfer the mixture into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking dish. Press it down firmly to ensure the bars stick together and will hold their shape when cut.
- Cool and Slice: Let the granola bars cool completely at room temperature until set. Once cooled, slice into 16 bars and serve or store for later enjoyment.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup or brown rice syrup for a different flavor or vegan option.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to prevent the bars from crumbling.
- Store granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a nutty variation, consider adding chopped nuts into the dry mix.
