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    Super Simple Chewy Granola Bars

    Published: Sep 26, 2021 · Modified: Feb 28, 2022 by Aqueena · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    • What do I need to make these Homemade Granola Bars?
    • Can I freeze these Homemade Granola Bars? How Do I store them?
    • What are some other toppings?
    • Fast Track These Bars
    • 📖Recipe
    • Reviews

    Imagine a world where your kids make their own snacks, well with these super simple chewy granola bars, that world can be your reality. These are basically rice krispie squares with the addition of all the goodies we love in granola bars. Genius, I know.

    Granola Bars

    What do I need to make these Homemade Granola Bars?

    • Marshmallows (Mini is best but large will work too)
    • Butter, Margarine or Coconut Oil
    • Brown Sugar
    • Vanilla
    • Cinnamon
    • Salt
    • Nuts (We like Almonds)
    • Rice Krispie Cereal
    • Oats (Quick or Old Fashioined)
    • Chocolate Chips (Mini is great but regular works just fine)
    • Shredded Coconut
    • Cooking Spray
    marshmallows and butter in a bowl
    Melt Marshmallows and Butter
    melted marshmallows and butter
    Add Brown Sugar, Vanilla and Cinnamon
    granola bar toppings
    Add Toppings
    rice krispies being added to granola bars
    And Cereal
    pouring granola bars into a pan
    Pour into Pan
    shaping granola bars with your hands into a pan
    Compress with hands

    Can I freeze these Homemade Granola Bars? How Do I store them?

    Store on the counter in a ziploc bag or airtight container for up to 3 days.

    Freeze in layers separated by wax or parchment paper in an airtight container or ziploc bag. Freeze for up to 6 week. Let stand at room temperature for 15 mins before serving. Unless you are a dentist and you are serving this to potential future customers 😉

    What are some other toppings?

    Use a half cup total of any of these combinations:

    • Dried Cranberry & Pistachio Nuts
    • White Chocolate Chips and Dried Cranberries
    • Mini Marshmallows and Mini Chocolate Chips (s'mores)
    • Mini M&M's and Crushed Peanuts
    • Mixed Dried Fruit and Crushed Nuts
    • Raisins and Mini Chocolate Chips
    cut granola bars

    Fast Track These Bars

    If you want even quicker and more simple bars you can simply use a 300-312g bag of Nature's Mix Granola. All you need is the marshmallows, butter, and vanilla plus the bag of granola of your choice with 2 cups of rice krispies. This isn't an affiliate link, I do not make commission off of it. I just love Canadian companies that support Canadian farmers. 😎

    Looking for another snack to make? Try my Pumpkin Spice Cereal Bars next 🎃

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    📖Recipe

    granola bars on wax paper

    Super Simple Chewy Granola Bars

    Quick and easy to throw together. Way better than store bought ones!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Canadian
    Servings 24 Bars
    Calories 116 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 Cups Mini Marshmallows Large works too!
    • 6 Tablespoons Butter Or Margarine or Coconut oil
    • ⅓ Cup Light Brown Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
    • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon Table Salt
    • 2 Cups Rolled Oats
    • 2 Cups Rice Krispie Cereal
    • ¼ Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Sweetened works too, the bars will just be a bit sweeter!
    • ¼ Cup Mini Chocolate Chips Regular size works just fine
    • ¼ Cup Almonds Any nut works well. If you have small kids eating these, chop the nuts first

    Instructions
     

    • In a microwavable bowl add the marshmallows and butter. Melt in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until melted. This takes about 2 minutes in total.
      marshmallows and butter in a bowl
    • Add in the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla. Stir.
      melted marshmallows and butter
    • Now add the rest of the ingredients. Oats, Cereal, Coconut, Chocolate Chips and Nuts. Fold until everything is evenly Coated.
      granola bar toppings
    • For Thick Bars, press into a greased 8x8" pan. For a thinner size, press into a greased 9x 13" pan.
    • Cover with saran wrap. Chill in fridge for 30 minutes or until you get around to finishing these. De pan by running your knife along the perimeter of the pan and then flipping the pan over a cutting board. Cut into desired size with a sharp chefs knife. Enjoy 😋

    Nutrition

    Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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