Best 8 Soft Chewy Granola Bars Recipes

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Granola bars are a popular snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are often seen as a healthier alternative to candy bars, as they are typically made with oats, nuts, and seeds. However, not all granola bars are created equal. Some granola bars can be hard and crumbly, while others can be soft and chewy. If you are looking for a soft and chewy granola bar recipe, there are a few things you need to keep in mind.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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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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.

CHEWY GRANOLA BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: old-fashioned oat, rice cereal, brown sugar, coconut oil, honey, salt, vanilla, chocolate chips, dried apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, sliced almond, dried cherry, peanut butter, pretzels, chocolate candy

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Snacks

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ½ cups old-fashioned oat
2 ½ cups rice cereal
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup coconut oil
½ cup honey
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ cup chocolate chips
½ cup dried apple, dried
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup sliced almond
½ cup dried cherry
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup pretzels, crushed
½ cup chocolate candy

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, rice cereal, coconut oil, honey, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla until evenly mixed.
  • For chocolate chip, take ¼ of the oats mix and combine with chocolate chips. Stir until mixed.
  • Move the mixture to a small baking dish.
  • For Apple Cinnamon, take ¼ of the oats mix and combine with dried apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until mixed.
  • Move the mixture to a small baking dish.
  • For Cherry Almond, take ¼ of the oats mix and combine with almonds and cherries. Stir until mixed.
  • Move the mixture to a small baking dish.
  • For Peanut Butter Crunch, take ¼ of the oats mix and combine with pretzels, peanut butter, and chocolate candies. Stir until mixed.
  • Move the mixture to a small baking dish.
  • Bake each bar mixture at 350°F (175°C) for 5-8 minutes.
  • Let granola cool and then cut into desired bar shape.
  • Enjoy!

CHEWY NO BAKE GRANOLA BARS



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These granola bars are easy and delicious. They taste just like the store-bought chewy kind. My husband asks me to make these at least once a week!

Provided by Dana

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup steel-cut oats
1 cup crispy rice cereal
½ cup chopped mixed dried fruit
½ cup chopped almonds
¼ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix rolled oats, steel-cut oats, rice cereal, dried fruit, and almonds together in a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add brown sugar, honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk until sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Pour over oat mixture; stir to combine.
  • Spread oat mixture into prepared baking dish. Press chocolate chips into top. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 24.7 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

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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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 FRUIT GRANOLA BARS



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These homemade chewy granola bars are easily customized to taste with your own favorite fruits and nuts.-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-2/3 cups quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup oat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup each dried cherries and cranberries
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine oats, sugar, oat flour, salt and cinnamon; mix well. Stir in apricots, cherries, coconut, pecans and sunflower kernels; set aside., In another bowl, whisk together honey, butter, corn syrup, vanilla and water. Add the honey mixture to the fruit mixture; mix until crumbly. Pat into a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on the edges. Cool in pan for 5 minutes., While still warm, cut into bars. Remove bars to a wire rack to cook completely. Wrap bars individually in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container with parchment paper separating layers.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEWY GRANOLA BARS



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Give kids their nutrients with a grab-and-go granola bar. Made with oatmeal, wheat germ, seeds, and nuts, ours has the protein, vitamins, and minerals kids need. Raisins and dried apricots lend sweetness and moistness, and chocolate chips make them irresistible.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more, softened, for pan
4 1/2 cups old-fashioned (rolled) oats
1/3 cup light-brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans (2 ounces)
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup dried apricots (3 1/4 ounces)
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan; line bottom with parchment paper, and butter parchment. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, flour, and baking soda. Stir in the pecans, raisins, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, and wheat germ, and set aside.
  • Place apricots in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, and process until smooth, about 60 seconds. Add the butter, and process until smooth. With the machine running, add honey through the feed tube, processing until smooth. Transfer apricot mixture to bowl with oat mixture, and fold until thoroughly combined.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Using a rubber spatula, press it firmly into bottom and edges of pan, and level the surface. Place in oven, and bake until golden, about 30 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let cool completely.
  • Invert onto a baking sheet, and lift to remove pan; peel off parchment paper. Reinvert onto a cutting board, and cut into 24 bars, each about 1 1/4 by 3 inches. Bars can be wrapped in waxed paper and stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of oats. A combination of old-fashioned and quick-cooking oats will give your granola bars a chewy texture.
  • Don't overcook the oats. Overcooked oats will make your granola bars dry and crumbly.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins. Nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and chocolate chips are all great additions to granola bars.
  • Press the granola bars firmly into the pan. This will help them hold together better.
  • Let the granola bars cool completely before cutting them. This will prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Granola bars are a healthy and delicious snack that is perfect for on-the-go. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of flavors and textures to choose from, there is sure to be a granola bar recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, reach for a granola bar. Your body and taste buds will thank you!

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