Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

These granola bars pack well for mid-day snacks or hiking trips. Vary the ingredients for variety or to make them more wholesome. I make two versions–this one if for my sweet-tooth husband–the other for myself, contains 1 c. dried fruit and nuts instead of chocolate chips and marshmallows. Be creative!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
1 – 9×13 inch pan
Servings:
18

Ingredients

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup peanut butter
  • 5 tablespoons corn syrup
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup miniature marshmallows
  • ½ cup toasted oat cereal rings
  • 2/3 cup wheat germ

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.

Step 2
In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup, applesauce, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, stir together the oats, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, cereal rings and wheat germ. Stir the dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture until evenly coated. Press lightly into the prepared pan.

Step 3
Bake or 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until slightly golden. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

211
Calories
9g
Fat
30g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 211
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 12%
Saturated Fat3g 15%
Sodium58mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate30g 11%
Dietary Fiber3g 11%
Total Sugars13g
Protein6g
Vitamin C0mg 2%
Calcium24mg 2%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium199mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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