How To Make Chewy Granola Bars In The Microwave

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and often cheaper.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: coconut flakes

Coconut flakes add sweetness without extra sugar.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Cocoa powder is less expensive and still provides chocolate flavor.

Mix together old-fashioned oats or quick cooking oats, chocolate chips, butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup, leaving out the chocolate chips for now.

Optionally, add a handful of raisins or your favorite chopped nuts to the mixture.

Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 9x9 inch pan and flatten it with a spatula.

Microwave the pan on high for 4 minutes.

Carefully remove the pan from the microwave and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.

Microwave for 1 more minute to melt the chocolate chips.

Spread the melted chocolate chips into a frosting over the mixture.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

Cut into bar-shaped pieces.

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