Description

These chewy homemade granola bars combine the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy with rolled oats, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs, and rice cereal, all held together by a warm honey and butter mixture. Easy to make and perfect for a quick snack or on-the-go breakfast, these bars are crowd-pleasers that don’t require baking, making preparation simple and straightforward.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup rice cereal
1 cup mini marshmallows
3/4 cup chocolate chips

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup or brown rice syrup)
1/2 cup unsalted butter

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Instructions

Melt the butter and honey: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and honey over medium heat. Stir continuously and cook until the mixture begins to bubble and thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, graham cracker crumbs, and rice cereal. Stir together until evenly blended.
Combine wet and dry: Pour the warm butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly to ensure all the dry ingredients are well coated with the syrup mixture.
Cool slightly and fold in extras: Let the mixture cool for 3-5 minutes to prevent marshmallows from melting completely. Then gently fold in the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips evenly throughout the mixture.
Press into the pan: Transfer the mixture to a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking dish. Press firmly and evenly using a spatula or your hands to compact the bars.
Cool and slice: Allow the mixture to cool completely at room temperature, about 20-25 minutes, or refrigerate for faster firming. Once set, slice into 16 bars and serve.

Notes

Use parchment paper for easier removal and cleanup.
You can substitute maple syrup or brown rice syrup for honey for a different flavor or to make it vegan.
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
For extra chewiness, do not over-press the mixture in the pan.
Add nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor if desired.