Mealtime Snacks Nut & Seed Snacks Pecan Snack Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Granola Bars 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews These easy-to-make homemade granola bars are inspired by the flavors of a classic oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. But feel free to vary the mix-ins to your preference. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 30, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 2 dozen granola bars Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 3 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup crispy rice cereal, preferably made with brown rice 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped ¼ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup brown rice syrup ½ cup tahini 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra parchment hanging over two sides. Lightly coat the parchment with cooking spray. Combine oats, cereal, chocolate chips, pecans and salt in a large bowl. Combine rice syrup, tahini and vanilla in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds (or heat in a saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute). Add to the dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined. Transfer to the prepared pan and firmly press into the pan with the back of a spatula. For chewier bars, bake until barely starting to color around the edge and still soft in the middle, 20 to 25 minutes. For crunchier bars, bake until golden brown around the edge and somewhat firm in the middle, 30 to 35 minutes. (Both will still be soft when warm and firm up as they cool.) Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then, using the parchment to help you, lift out of the pan onto a cutting board (it will still be soft). Cut into 24 bars, then let cool completely without separating the bars, about 30 minutes more. Once cool, separate into bars. Tips To make ahead: Individually wrap airtight and store at room temperature for up to 1 week. Equipment: Parchment paper Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2017 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 168 Calories 9g Fat 22g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Serving Size 1 granola bar Calories 168 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 11g Added Sugars 11g 22% Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Vitamin A 6IU 0% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Folate 12mcg 3% Sodium 42mg 2% Calcium 22mg 2% Iron 1mg 5% Magnesium 29mg 7% Potassium 157mg 3% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.