Homemade Chewy Granola Bars
Homemade Chewy Granola Bars
Ingredients
For the Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard, active or inactive
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Dry Ingredients and Mix-ins
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring the paper extends over the edges to create a sling.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, honey, creamy peanut butter, sourdough discard, and vanilla extract. Whisk these wet ingredients together until thoroughly combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the rolled oats, packed light brown sugar, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir well with a whisk or spatula until all the dry ingredients are evenly moistened and coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Transfer the granola bar mixture into the prepared baking dish. Place another piece of parchment paper directly on top of the mixture and use your hands to firmly press the mixture down evenly into the pan. This step is crucial for ensuring the bars hold together.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Remove the top parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. The bars will still be soft when hot but will firm up as they cool.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Once baked, remove the baking dish from the oven. Let the granola bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is important for proper setting.
⏱️ 60 min
- 8
Once completely cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to carefully lift the solidified slab out of the pan and place it on a cutting board. Cut into individual rectangular bars using a sharp knife.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Store the homemade chewy granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
⏱️ 1 min
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Homemade Chewy Granola Bars
Ingredients
For the Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard, active or inactive
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Dry Ingredients and Mix-ins
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring the paper extends over the edges to create a sling.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, honey, creamy peanut butter, sourdough discard, and vanilla extract. Whisk these wet ingredients together until thoroughly combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the rolled oats, packed light brown sugar, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir well with a whisk or spatula until all the dry ingredients are evenly moistened and coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Transfer the granola bar mixture into the prepared baking dish. Place another piece of parchment paper directly on top of the mixture and use your hands to firmly press the mixture down evenly into the pan. This step is crucial for ensuring the bars hold together.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Remove the top parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. The bars will still be soft when hot but will firm up as they cool.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Once baked, remove the baking dish from the oven. Let the granola bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is important for proper setting.
⏱️ 60 min - 8
Once completely cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to carefully lift the solidified slab out of the pan and place it on a cutting board. Cut into individual rectangular bars using a sharp knife.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Store the homemade chewy granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
⏱️ 1 min