Make this easy, healthy, gluten-free snack today!

Granola bars are one of the most convenient foods.

Once you master a versatile recipe like this one, the sky’s the limit.

Overhead view of Chewy Granola Bars.

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And, another great add on is everything in this recipe happens to begluten-free.

This is in large part due to the inclusion of corn syrup.

Just two tablespoons makes all the difference in creating this craveable texture.

Overhead view of Chewy Granola Bars.

Kalisa Marie Martin

There are a few tricks to getting these bars to hold their shape.

Use whatever combination of mix-ins youd like as long as the total amount is around 2 1/2 cups.

If youre in a humid climate, store them in the fridge.

Chewy Fruit and Nut Granola Bars stacked on a plate.

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Heading on a road trip?

Maybe just an afternoon pick-me-up for you or the kids.

These bars are a great way to get quick fiber and protein in a compact bundle.

Overhead view of Homemade Chewy Granola Bars.

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Just be sure the mix-ins total about 2 1/2 cups.

You will use the overhang to lift the bars out of the pan once they have cooled.

Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Lining a square pan with parchment to make Chewy Fruit and Nut Granola Bars.

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Continue to simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly to ensure the nut butter does not burn.

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture.

Making Chewy Fruit and Nut Granola Bars by mixing the dry ingredients in a glass bowl.

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Use a rubber spatula to combine until everything is fully coated.

Transfer the granola mixture to the parchment-lined baking pan.

Remove the top piece of parchment.

Chopping nuts to make Granola Bars.

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Remove pan from the oven place on a cooling rack for about 30 minutes.

Then transfer the pan uncovered to the fridge for another 30 minutes.

Use the parchment sling to transfer the granola to a cutting board.

Mixing nuts and seeds in a bowl for Granola Bars.

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Pouring nuts and seeds into bowl with dry ingredients for Granola Bars.

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Mixing nuts and seeds into dry ingredients for Chewy Granola Bars with Almonds, Dried Cherries, Pumpkin Seeds and Coconut Flakes.

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Adding corn syrup to pot for Chewy Granola Bars with Almonds, Dried Cherries, Pumpkin Seeds and Coconut Flakes.

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Warming syrup mixture to make Chewy Granola Bars with Dried Fruit and Nuts.

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Simmering syrup mixture in a pot for Chewy Granola Bars with Dried Fruit and Nuts.

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Adding vanilla extract to a syrup mixture to make Chewy Granola Bars with Dried Fruit and Nuts.

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Mixing wet ingredients to dry ingredients in a bowl to make Chewy Granola Bars with Dried Fruit and Nuts.

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Mixture for Chewy Granola Bars in a square pan.

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Pressing mixture flat with parchment paper to make Homemade Chewy Granola Bars.

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Using a cup to compact mixture for Homemade Chewy Granola Bars.

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Homemade Chewy Granola Bars ready to be baked.

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Homemade Chewy Granola Bars baked in a pan and set on a cooling rack.

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Homemade Chewy Granola Bars on a cutting board.

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Homemade Chewy Granola Bars sliced into rectangles.

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