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Chewy Granola Bars

Sweet, chewy and full of whole grains, these homemade granola bars are going to be your favorite breakfast treat!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16 bars

Equipment

  • 9 x 9-inch baking dish
  • Medium pot or saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, plus more for buttering pan
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup chunky peanut butter
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows (or 21 big marshmallows)
  • ½ cup wheat germ
  • 1.5 cup quick oats
  • ½ cup salted sunflower nuts
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

To make the bars

  • Generously butter 9 x 9-inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • In medium pot over low heat, melt butter, corn syrup, peanut butter and marshmallows until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in wheat germ, oats and sunflower nuts.
  • Carefully and firmly press mixture into prepared pan. Allow to cool 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle mini chocolate chips evenly over the top and use the bottom of the measuring cup to press them down into granola bars.
  • Refrigerate 20 - 30 minutes to allow granola bars to set up.
  • Cut into 16 bars by cutting pan in half and then cutting each half into 8 strips.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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