Sweet-tooth Approved Granola Bars
October 16, 2026
: 8 Bars
: 5 min
: 5 min
: 10 min
: Easy
I call them sweet-tooth approved granola bars because these bars will satisfy your dessert craving. You will feel better about giving your loved one one of these that you made at home with simple, wholesome ingredients than the store bought ones. Switch it up and add nuts or dried fruit. The recipe is easy enough to double or triple if you need it for a group.
Ingredients
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup mini semi-chocolate chips, plus some to sprinkle on top
Directions
- Step 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice cereal and oats. Set aside.
- Step 2 In a small saucepan, bring butter, honey, and light brown sugar to a boil over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Step 3 Remove from heat, add vanilla extract, and stir.
- Step 4 Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients.
- Step 5 Mix well.
- Step 6 Stir in mini chocolate chips. Make sure it is well incorporated.
- Step 7 Spray 8×8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Step 8 Pour oatmeal mixture into pan and lightly press down with a spatula.
- Step 9 Sprinkle with extra mini chocolate chips.
- Step 10 Let bars cool at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours then cut into bars.
