Chewy Granola Bars With Pecans, Raisins, and Chocolate Chips
These Chewy Granola Bars are SO EASY! Packed with pecans, raisins, and chocolate chips, they're the perfect nutritious and customizable snack for any time of day.
Equipment
- Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour or 1 cup oats finely ground in a food processor or blender
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar unpacked
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your granola bars bake evenly and achieve that perfect chewy texture.
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well incorporated.
- In another bowl, beat the room temperature butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, honey, unsweetened apple sauce, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the quick oats, dark chocolate chips, raisins, and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the granola mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread evenly and press down gently to compact the mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges are golden brown and center is set.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Lift bars out using parchment overhang and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to three months for longer storage.
- Customize by swapping nuts, dried fruits, or using maple syrup for a vegan option.