Sourdough Discard Granola Bars
This sourdough discard granola bar recipe is the perfect easy recipe to use sourdough discard and create a delicious snack everyone will love! Ditch the store-bought granola bars, save money, and make up your own flavors with this versatile granola bar recipe.
Servings: 16 Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups crispy rice cereal
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup sourdough discard
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the oats, rice cereal, and salt until combined. Set aside.
- In a medium sized saucepan add the butter, brown sugar, and honey. Cook on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes or so until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture has just started to simmer. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the dry ingredients, followed by the sourdough discard. Stir until completely combined.
- Firmly press the mixture into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle the top with chocolate chips if using.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool in the pan for about 30 minutes, then place into the refrigerator to finish cooling.
- When completely cooled, cut into desired shaped bars and enjoy! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Cool completely to room temperature before cutting into smaller pieces to help the bars maintain their shape. Don't skip this simple step!
- This is a great recipe for meal prep, so make in advance and store in an airtight container in the fridge. This keeps the bars fresh for a longer time and prevents the chocolate from melting.
- Try other mix-ins instead of chocolate chips for a twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1granola bar | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg