Toffee Granola Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Crunchy granola bars with a sweet toffee center, perfect for a snack or breakfast on-the-go.
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Ingredients
- 250 grolled oats(optional rolled oats texture)
- 100 gchopped almonds(adds crunch)
- 100 gchopped walnuts(adds crunch)
- 200 gtoffee bits(store-bought toffee)
- 100 mlgolden syrup(or other golden syrup substitute)
- 200 gbrown sugar(adds sweetness)
- 150 gunsalted butter(softened)
- 1vanilla extract(optional for added flavor)
- 5 gsea salt(optional for added flavor)
- 100 gdark chocolate chips(optional for added chocolatey goodness)
- 150 gpopped rice cereal(adds crunch and texture)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x20cm baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: Tips: parchment paper helps with bar removal and cleaning
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, and popped rice cereal.
Tip: Mix well to combine ingredients
- 3
In a separate bowl, melt the unsalted butter and golden syrup over low heat. Add the brown sugar, toffee bits, and vanilla extract (if using). Stir until smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the toffee
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Add the sea salt (if using) and stir to combine.
- 5
Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to get an even surface
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on the bars, as the baking time may vary
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the baking dish.
Tip: Avoid cutting the bars until they are completely cooled
- 8
Cut into bars and wrap individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Tip: Store bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days
- 9
Optional: Melt the dark chocolate chips and drizzle over the bars for an extra chocolatey treat.
Tip: Tips: melted chocolate is best drizzled immediately
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