Chewy Sourdough Granola Bars
No-bake sourdough granola bars are delicious, so quick and easy, and make the perfect, healthy snack.
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 137kcal
Equipment
- 9x9-inch pan
- parchment paper
- Mixing Bowl
- small pot
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sourdough discard active sourdough starter works too
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup crisp rice cereal
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Mix the Binders: Add the coconut oil, sourdough discard, maple syrup, and brown sugar to a small saucepan over medium-low heat and whisk for 2-3 minutes until the mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Mix the Base: Combine the rolled oats, crisp rice cereal, and chopped nuts in a large mixing bowl and pour the binder mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spoon or spatula to stir the granola bar mixture until well combined.
- Press: Press the granola bar mixture into a 9x9-inch dish lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the mixture and press them in.
- Chill: Place the granola bars in the fridge and allow them to set for a couple of hours before cutting.
- Cut and Serve: Cut into 12 bars and serve or store.
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Notes
- Press firmly for structure. Compact the mixture tightly into the pan so the bars hold together and slice cleanly. Loose packing leads to crumbly bars.
- Choose the right oats. Old-fashioned rolled oats create the best chewy texture. Quick oats can make the bars dense and pasty.
- Sweetener flexibility. Honey creates a classic chewy texture, while maple syrup offers a lighter flavor. Reduce slightly for less sweetness.
- Nut butter swaps. Peanut, almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter all work. Use creamy varieties for the best binding.
- Add-ins timing. Add chocolate chips after cooling to prevent melting.
- Freezer friendly. Wrap bars individually before freezing for easy grab-and-go snacks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
