Homemade Granola Bars

I eat Chewy Granola Bars like it's my job. In a rush? Grab a Chewy Bar. Hungry but can't decide what to eat? Grab a Chewy Bar. Running out the door with no breakfast? Grab a Chewy Bar.

I've spent more money on Chewy Bara since I graduated college than any other food item (except maybe chicken) so I finally decided to save some dough and learn to make my own.

I wanted the chocolate chip kind, not the I'm-oh-so-healthy-I-eat-wheat germ kind of granola bar.  For once, I actually felt that this was easy!  Toss some flour, brown sugar, butter, oats, honey, a pinch of baking soda, a dash of vanilla and some chocolate chips into a bowl, and mix.  Pour into a baking dish, pat down and bake for 20 minutes, legitimately easy!

The best part is they are totally customizable - healthy, fruit, nuts, peanut butter, etc. - your own menu, created and baked by none other than you!!

Building my cooking confidence one recipe at a time.