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Healthy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

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These healthy chocolate chip granola bars are chewy with a hint of crunch and studded with melty chocolate chips, perfect for guilt-free snacking on the go.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats (about 180 g)
  • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter (about 120 g)
  • 1/3 cup honey (about 113 g)
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (about 60 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (about 90 g)
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy bar removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, flaxseed meal, chia seeds, and sea salt. Stir until evenly distributed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together almond butter, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Warm almond butter slightly if too thick.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until sticky but manageable. Add a teaspoon of warm water or more honey if too dry.
  5. Gently fold in mini chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly with a spatula or dampened hands.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes until edges are golden brown. If the center looks wet, bake an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan for about 30 minutes.
  9. Lift the parchment paper to remove the slab and slice into 10 bars.

Notes

Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and less mess. Press the mixture firmly to help bars hold together. Start checking baking at 13 minutes to avoid overbaking. Bars keep best in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerated for longer freshness. Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 3 months. Let bars sit overnight to improve texture and flavor.

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