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    Chocolate Chip Soft Baked Granola Bars: A Tender, Nutritious Treat

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    By Sarah Hatfield on September 13, 2017 Breakfast, Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy-Free Snack Recipes, Kids Can Cook, Sarah's Recipes

    This is part two of our recent Kids Can Cook section by the Hatfields. Katherine and her “mama”, Sarah, use their family-friendly soft baked granola recipe to make these soft baked granola bars.

    Chocolate Chip Soft Baked Granola Bars - dairy-free, nut-free and family-friendly kids-can-cook recipe

    My kids love grab and go snacks to take to school, sports, and other activities. The price of convenience foods like that can quickly add up, especially when you are taking dietary restrictions into account. Also, the ingredients aren’t always the best. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for healthier items we can make at home, such as our Busy Day Peanut Butter Balls or these Chocolate Chip Soft Baked Granola Bars.

    This recipe is adapted from one of my favorite cookbooks, Family Feasts for $75 a Week by Mary Ostyn. These sweet, chewy, cake-like bars are great for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert! Katherine and I made them dairy free, and this is one of our favorite make-at-home bars. In addition to being good for those avoiding dairy and nuts, it’s also a tasty soft bar for children dealing with missing teeth or orthodontics.

    Chocolate Chip Soft Baked Granola Bars - dairy-free, nut-free and family-friendly kids-can-cook recipe

    We also make our own homemade soft baked granola, that’s fortified with dairy-free dry milk powder, to use in these bars and customize them even more. These soft baked granola bars fit well into snack-size zip top bags, or you can wrap them individually in wax paper or plastic wrap to take them wherever your back-to-school schedule sends you. They are a little fragile, though, so don’t put them in the bottom of your backpack!

    This is a very good recipe for young bakers who can help to mix both the dry and wet ingredients both separately and together. They just might need help putting the bars in and out of the oven and cutting them into even portions. Older kids and teens can make the entire recipe by themselves. They can also have fun adding other mix-ins if they want!

    Chocolate Chip Soft Baked Granola Bars - dairy-free, nut-free and family-friendly kids-can-cook recipe

    Special Diet Notes: Soft Baked Granola Bars

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, nut-free, peanut-free, optionally soy-free, and vegetarian.

    For gluten-free soft baked granola bars, substitute oat flour or your favorite gluten-free flour blend for the flour. Also use certified gluten-free oats, if needed. Let the bars cool completely before cutting.

    For vegan and egg-free soft baked granola bars, you can substitute your favorite egg replacer, but the texture will be a bit different.

    Chocolate Chip Soft Baked Granola Bars
     
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    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    30 mins
    Total time
    45 mins
     
    These tender granola bars are not only kid-friendly, they can also be made by kids! The recipe is adapted from Family Feasts for $75 a Week by Mary Ostyn.
    Author: Sarah and Katherine Hatfield
    Serves: 18 bars
    Ingredients
    • 1½ cups dairy-free soft baked granola
    • 1½ cups quick oats
    • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup firmly-packed brown sugar or coconut sugar
    • ½ cup dairy-free buttery spread or buttery sticks
    • ½ cup honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup mini dairy-free chocolate chips
    Instructions
    1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish (you can use the same one you made the granola with!).
    2. Put the granola, oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine.
    3. Put the sugar, buttery spread, liquid sweetener, eggs, and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
    4. Stir the wet mixture into the flour mixture until well combined.
    5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
    6. Evenly spread the batter into your prepared baking dish.
    7. Bake the bars for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. They will still be a bit soft; the bars will firm up as they cool.
    8. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting them into 18 rectangular bars.
    9. If desired, wrap the bars individually.
    10. Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Individually wrap and freeze to enjoy later.
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    Key Ingredients: Soft Baked Granola Bars


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    Sarah Hatfield

      Sarah is the Associate Editor for Go Dairy Free. Her previous experience includes work as a copy editor at Thoroughbred Times magazine, a content writer at Travelago.com, and an intern at Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Sarah was a 'mom blogger' for many years but now mostly hangs out on Go Dairy Free and Instagram.

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      26 Comments

      1. H on March 30, 2020 11:20 am

        What can I use instead of egg??

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on March 30, 2020 12:51 pm

          Sarah shares the egg substitute she tested this recipe with right above the recipe, but you can also use our egg substitute guide if you need more options -> https://www.godairyfree.org/food-and-grocery/how-to-substitute-eggs-vegan

          Reply
      2. Joanna on December 7, 2017 9:02 am

        Instead of the soft baked granola, can I just sub regular oats?

        Reply
        • Sarah Hatfield on December 7, 2017 9:11 am

          Hi Joanna,

          If you don’t want to use the soft-baked granola, I would recommend using another dairy-free granola, either homemade or a safe store bought brand.

          Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on December 7, 2017 9:43 am

          Perhaps toasted oats? Sarah should be able to help you here 🙂

          Reply
      3. Ashley | Fit Mitten Kitchen on September 18, 2017 4:28 am

        Mmm anything with baked oats and I am all over it! These would truly be the perfect snack.

        Reply
        • Sarah Hatfield on September 18, 2017 5:08 am

          I agree! Baked oats are the best.

          Reply
      4. Patty @ Reach Your Peak on September 17, 2017 6:07 pm

        I love granola bars but really need to make my own! I know this is obviously way healthier than buying from the grocery store.

        Reply
        • Sarah Hatfield on September 18, 2017 5:09 am

          And so much more affordable!

          Reply
      5. Rachel on September 15, 2017 5:12 am

        These bars look delicious. I love when my kids cook with me! We always have a blast in the kitchen together.

        Reply
        • Sarah Hatfield on September 15, 2017 10:06 am

          That’s great, Rachel! Cooking together is such fun.

          Reply
      6. Lorie on September 14, 2017 6:15 pm

        I love soft granola bars. Definitely my preference. Can’t wait to try!

        Reply
        • Sarah Hatfield on September 15, 2017 10:07 am

          I agree!

          Reply
      7. Jessica @Small Bites by Jessica on September 14, 2017 5:41 pm

        These look absolutely delicious! What a great snack and treat all in one!

        Reply
        • Sarah Hatfield on September 15, 2017 10:07 am

          You’re right, Jessica. I like them for dessert!

          Reply
      8. Sarah on September 14, 2017 2:38 pm

        These look so soft yet chewy! The lemon ones are screaming my name as a must make before falling completely into fall!

        Reply
        • Sarah Hatfield on September 15, 2017 10:10 am

          I know, Alisa’s lemon granola bars are so pretty!

          Reply
      9. Joanna on September 14, 2017 1:59 pm

        I love granola bars because they’re so easy to eat on the go! Can’t wait to make these

        Reply
        • Sarah Hatfield on September 15, 2017 10:08 am

          They are very handy, aren’t they?

          Reply
      10. Laura on September 14, 2017 1:48 pm

        I love homemade granola bars! They are so much better than store-bought! These look amazing!

        Reply
        • Sarah Hatfield on September 15, 2017 10:08 am

          They’re cheaper, too! 😉

          Reply
      11. Deryn | Running on Real Food on September 14, 2017 1:46 pm

        The texture of these look so yummy. I love a softer granola bar but never really make them, I’ll have to try this one!! Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
      12. Deryn | Running on Real Food on September 14, 2017 1:40 pm

        The texture of these look so yummy. I love a softer granola bar but never really make them, I’ll have to try this one!!

        Reply
        • Sarah Hatfield on September 15, 2017 10:06 am

          I hope you like them, Deryn!

          Reply
      13. Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. on September 14, 2017 9:01 am

        These look SO chewy and delicious! And I love the pretty frosting swirls on your other snack bars – need to try them all!

        Reply
        • Sarah Hatfield on September 15, 2017 10:06 am

          Sounds like a plan!

          Reply

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