Description
Decadently wholesome Chocolate Chia Oat Granola Bars are packed with goodness and super easy to make in your microwave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 ” baking pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Prepare a second sheet of parchment paper to fit on top of the pan and set it aside.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, combine butter, oats, walnuts, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, salt, honey, brown sugar and 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Remove bowl from microwave and stir until evenly combined. Place bowl back it the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute more.
- Remove bowl from microwave and immediately transfer contents to prepared baking pan. Use a rubber spatula to distribute the oat mixture evenly in the pan. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over the evenly over the mixture, then place the second sheet of parchment paper over the top and press down until even.
- Place the pan in the freezer until bars are completely firm, about 30 minutes. Remove pan from freezer and peel off top layer of parchment. Slice into bars to serve.
Notes
Bars will become soft if placed in a covered container. Store loosely covered in the refrigerator for up to one week (if they last that long!)
Keywords: Chocolate Chia Oat Granola Bars