How to Make Chewy Granola Bars | Allrecipes.com

honey

🥗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.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.

Tip: Line the greased baking dish with foil, overlapping the edges, then grease the foil.

In a large mixing bowl, add 4 1/2 cups of rolled oats.

Add 1 cup of whole wheat flour to the oats.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Add 2/3 cup of softened butter.

Add 1/2 cup of honey.

Add 1/3 cup of brown sugar.

Stir all of the ingredients together until well blended.

Add 2 cups of chocolate chips and combine.

Transfer the mixture into the baking dish and lightly press it down.

Bake the granola for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove the pan to a cooling rack and let it cool for 10 minutes.

Cut the granola into bars with a sharp knife.

Let the bars cool completely before serving.

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