Description

These chewy homemade granola bars are a delicious and easy-to-make snack perfect for any time of day. Packed with rolled oats, rice cereal, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips, they strike the perfect balance between sweet and chewy with a hint of buttery richness. Naturally sweetened with honey and a touch of graham cracker crumbs for extra flavor and texture, these bars come together quickly with a stovetop preparation and require no baking.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

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

Wet Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Melt butter and honey: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter together with the honey. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it begins to bubble and thickens slightly, which helps bind the granola bars.
Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, graham cracker crumbs, and rice cereal. Stir to evenly distribute all the dry components.
Mix wet and dry: Pour the warm honey and butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir well to ensure all the oats, cereal, and cracker crumbs are thoroughly coated with the sticky liquid.
Fold in marshmallows and chocolate chips: Allow the mixture to cool slightly for a few minutes to prevent melting the marshmallows completely. Then gently fold in the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips, distributing them evenly without crushing.
Press mixture into baking dish: Transfer the mixture into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking dish. Press it down firmly and evenly to compact the ingredients together into a solid layer.
Cool and slice: Let the pressed mixture cool completely at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes or longer. Once set, cut into 16 bars and serve as a sweet, chewy snack.

Notes

You can substitute honey with maple syrup or brown rice syrup for a different sweetener option.
For firmer bars, chill in the refrigerator after pressing into the pan.
Use parchment paper to line the pan for quick removal and easy cleanup.
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Feel free to add nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor.