Homemade Granola Bars for Kids in 20 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Line the pan. Place a long strip of parchment paper in your 20cm pan, leaving an overhang on two sides to act as handles.
2. Combine dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, toss the 225g old-fashioned oats, 45g quick oats, 30g flaxseed, 30g hemp hearts, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
3. Simmer the binder. Place the 170g honey, 125g peanut butter, and 28g butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
4. Activate the glue. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, until the surface is covered in small, bubbling amber craters. Note: This usually takes about 3-5 minutes of heating.
5. Time the boil. Let it bubble for exactly 60 seconds, then remove from heat immediately.
6. Flavor infusion. Stir in the 1 tsp vanilla extract. Note: Adding it at the end prevents the flavor from evaporating.
7. Merge the components. Pour the hot liquid over the dry oat mixture and stir vigorously until every oat is coated and glistening.
8. Cool slightly. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes before adding the 85g chocolate chips. Note: This prevents them from melting completely into a brown smudge.
9. The big press. Transfer to the pan and use a second piece of parchment to press down with your full body weight until the surface is flat and matte.
10. Set the structure. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before lifting out by the parchment handles and slicing into 14 bars.