Homemade Chewy Granola Bars

5 from 5 votes

These Homemade Granola Bars can be made in about 15 minutes and they are a delicious snack that is perfect for when you are on the go!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Resting Time4

Total Time4 15

Servings: granola bars

Calories: 224kcal

2 cups quick cooking oats read how to make your old fashioned oats into quick cooking here (178 grams)
1/2 cup O shaped cereal (13 grams)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips pull some out to keep for topping the bars (88.5 grams)
1/2 cup dried cranberries pull some out to keep for topping the bars (80 grams)
1/3 cup honey (111.3 grams)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (56.5 grams)
1/4 cup peanut butter (67.5 grams)
2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon table salt

Place foil in an 8 by 8 baking dish. Spray with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl combine the quick cooking oats, cereal, chocolate chips, and dried cranberries.
2 cups quick cooking oats, 1/2 cup O shaped cereal, 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, 1/2 cup dried cranberries
In a small saucepan over medium low heat, combine the honey, butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and simmer for one minute (while stirring). Remove from the heat and allow to cool for about five minutes.
1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon table salt
Pour the wet ingredients over the mixture in the large bowl and stir to combine. Pour it into the square baking dish and push down to fill it evenly. Sprinkle with the set aside chocolate chips and dried cranberries, pushing down slightly.
Cover and allow to cool for four hours or overnight.
Remove from the pan and cut into equal pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.