Best Soft Chewy Granola Bars Recipes

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CHEWY GRANOLA BARS



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For a satisfying snack that's both soft and crispy, try this recipe. These bars are a tempting, nutritious treat.-Virgina M Krites, Cridersville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/4 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup chopped nuts
Optional: Raisins or semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, honey and vanilla. Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats, Rice Krispies, nuts and, if desired, raisins or chocolate chips. , Press into a greased 13x9-in. pan. Bake until light brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SOFT & CHEWY GRANOLA BARS



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This recipe is from my daughter's Home Ec class. She brought a sample home after they made them. They are nice and soft, a little chewy, and very tasty. I would think you should be able to change it up to suit your family. Try craisins with white chocolate chips, nuts, raisins, other dried fruits. Don't add too much or your granola bars will not have enough "glue" to hold together! They will stay soft for a few days if well wrapped.

Provided by Demelza

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 16 bars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup liquid honey
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup flaked coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut butter into oats, sugar & wheat germ until it is crumbly.
  • Stir in corn syrup & honey, mix till well combined.
  • Stir in chocolate chips & coconut.
  • Press into greased 8 x 8 pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 - 25 minutes, till golden.
  • Cool 15 minutes & cut into 16 bars.

CHEWY GRANOLA BARS



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Extra chewy granola bars. You can make them your own by picking different ingredients to add in! Try using any combination of miniature chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, raisins, chopped dried fruits, candy-coated chocolate pieces, chopped nuts, etc.

Provided by BURSTEIN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup butter, softened
½ cup honey
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, flour, baking soda, vanilla, butter or margarine, honey and brown sugar. Stir in the 2 cups assorted chocolate chips, raisins, nuts etc.
  • Lightly press mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes then cut into bars. Let bars cool completely in pan before removing or serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 123.4 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

CHEWY GRANOLA BARS



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I like these granola bars because they are chewy...not cakelike, not crunchy....nice and chewy. I've tried others, but my kids always ask for these. The recipe is from TOH.

Provided by MsBindy

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10 1/2 ounce) package large marshmallows
2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups oats
1 cup crisp rice cereal (Rice Krispies)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons wheat germ
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the oats, rice cereal, chocolate chips, coconut, sunflowers, peanuts, raisins, wheat germ, and sesame seeds.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows, peanut butter, butter, corn syrup and vanilla.
  • Microwave the marshmallow mixture at 70% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring often until well-blended.
  • Quicky stir the dry ingredients in to the marshmallow mixture. You'll have to work quickly as the mix will get gooey fast.
  • Spread into a greased 13-in. X 9-in. X 2-in. baking pan. To flatten the granola bars, I spray the BOTTOM of a second baking pan with cooking spray, nest this second pan on top of the pan with the mix and press down hard.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15-20 minutes.
  • Cool and cut into 24 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.7, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 87.4, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 15.2, Protein 8.6

CHEWY GRANOLA BARS



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I "borrowed" this recipe from the kitchen at my college because I fell in love with these bars. They are so much better than store-bought, and you can add or subtract ingredients as you wish. They make a perfect on-the-go snack; a much healthier alternative to chips or cookies, especially for kids (Great for lunch boxes!)

Provided by Manda

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4-1/2 cup butter or 1/4-1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups crisp rice cereal (Rice Krispies)
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° and lightly grease or spray 9 x 13 pan.
  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
  • Blend in honey, vanilla and egg.
  • In separate bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add flour mixture gradually to sugar mixture and beat until combined.
  • By hand, stir in almonds, chocolate chips and oats until well mixed.
  • Press mixture firmly in bottom of greased pan, and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes, or until light golden brown.
  • Cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 157.1, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 25.1, Protein 4.7

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