Chewy Sourdough Granola Bars
These chewy granola bars are filled with comforting ingredients that blend harmoniously to provide a balanced sweetness and nutty flavor, perfect for snacking any time of the day.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats for chewiness
- ¾ cup chopped nuts (almonds, peanuts, or pecans) for crunch and flavor
- ½ cup sourdough discard provides moisture and tanginess
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup for sweetness and binding
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed adds moisture and depth of flavor
- ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil for richness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract enhances overall flavor
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon adds warmth and spice
- ¼ tsp salt balances sweetness
- ½ cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, dried fruit, seeds) for added texture and flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and chopped nuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, honey or maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of oats and nuts, stirring until well-coated.
- Gently fold in your chosen mix-ins.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it, then spread the granola mixture evenly in the dish.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until golden-brown.
- Allow the dish to cool completely before lifting out the granola with the parchment paper.
- Slice the cooled granola into bars of your desired size.
Notes
These bars can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week. For longer storage, consider freezing individually wrapped bars.